emban

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

emban

Etymology

from Gascon emban, formed from the Gascon radicals em and bén.

Definitions

1. canopy, a wooden structure serving as a shelter in front of the portal of a rural church in the South-West of France, particularly in Gascony. It allowed parishioners to discuss and hold parish councils there. Benches may have been placed there. architecture

2. open shed in Landes houses. architecture: De l'emba que méte lous abilhemes dos biéùs : c'est dans le hangar que l'on met les outils de labourage à bœufs [https://books.google.fr/books?id=SDB4ORtenHUC&pg=PA255#v=onepage&q&f=false (lire)]