Retrenchment
Retrenchment , noun
[Compare French retrenchment.]
1.
The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you that {not transcribed} mean to replace your fortune as far as I can.
2.
(Fortification) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.