Palisad

Palisad is not a widely used term in English. It is most often encountered as a misspelling or variant of palisade, or as a transliteration in non-English contexts. In English, palisade refers to a fence or boundary made of wooden stakes or iron rails that are driven into the ground and placed close together to form a barrier. Palisades are used to enclose or defend a settlement, stockade, fort, or perimeter. They can be arranged as continuous walls or as a protective barrier around a specific area. The concept has historical significance in many cultures and periods, from medieval fortifications to frontier outposts in North America and elsewhere.

Etymology: The word palisade derives from Old French palissade, from palisade via Latin palus 'pole' or 'stake'. The form palisad without the final 'e' is generally considered a misspelling in English, though it occurs in non-English spellings or as a proper name.

See also: Palisade; Palisading; Palisade fence. Place names bearing Palisade or Palisades exist in various regions.