n. [ See Brettice. ] (Mining) (a) A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation. (b) Planking to support a roof or wall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. See Brattice, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Arch.) Carved openwork, as of a shrine, battlement, or parapet. [ 1913 Webster ]