Etymology

champ clos

Today it means: A field officially set aside for the fighting of a knightly duel or tournament: the area enclosed by the lists. Full definition →

French champ clos
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  1. French · borrowed fromchamp clos
  2. English todaychamp clos

From French champ clos, from champ + clos.

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