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    Berm Berme  (), n. [F. berme, of German origin; cf. G. brame, bräme, border, akin to E. brim.]
   1. (Fort.) A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch.
   
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   2. (Engineering) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank.
   
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