Etymology

grillage

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Today it means: A foundation of crisscrossing timber or steel beams, usually for spreading heavy loads over large areas. Full definition →

French grillage
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  1. French · derived fromgrillage
  2. English todaygrillage

Originated 1770–80 from French grillage.

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