‖n. [ F. boulevard, boulevart, fr. G. bollwerk. See Bulwark. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Originally, a bulwark or rampart of fortification or fortified town. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A public walk or street occupying the site of demolished fortifications. Hence: A broad avenue in or around a city. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] A frequenter of a city boulevard, esp. in Paris. F. Harrison. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]