coupe-gorge

English

noun
Definitions
  • (military) Any position giving the enemy such advantage that the troops occupying it must either surrender or be cut to pieces.

Etymology

Borrowed from French coupe-gorge (cut-throat).

Origin

French

coupe-gorge

Gloss

cut-throat

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