Par*quet" (?), n. 1.
In various European public bourses, the railed-in space within
which the "agents de change," or privileged brokers, conduct business;
also, the business conducted by them; -- distinguished from the
coulisse, or outside market.
2. In most European countries, the branch of
the administrative government which is charged with the prevention,
investigation, and punishment of crime, representing the public and
not the individual injured.
Par*quet" (?), n. [F. See
Parquetry.]
1. A body of seats on the floor of a music
hall or theater nearest the orchestra; but commonly applied to the
whole lower floor of a theater, from the orchestra to the dress
circle; the pit.
2. Same as Parquetry.
Par*quet" (?), n. 1.
In various European public bourses, the railed-in space within
which the "agents de change," or privileged brokers, conduct business;
also, the business conducted by them; -- distinguished from the
coulisse, or outside market.
2. In most European countries, the branch of
the administrative government which is charged with the prevention,
investigation, and punishment of crime, representing the public and
not the individual injured.
