Obs. [a. Du. loopschans, f. loopen to run + schans SCONCE.] An intrenchment.
1624. Capt. Smith, Virginia, IV. 158. Such another Lope Skonce would I haue had at Onawmanient.
1630. J. Lane, Cont. Sqr.’s T., 149, note. Algars, Orbell, Leyfurcke, Gnartolite, retierd to their lopeskonces fortifyte.
