[ban.quette] n [F, fr. MF, fr. OProv banqueta, dim. of banc bench, of Gmc origin; akin to OE benc bench] (1629) 1 a: a raised way along the inside of a parapet or trench for gunners or guns b Southern: sidewalk
2. a: a long upholstered bench b: a sofa having one roll-over arm c: a built-in upholstered bench along a wall