Herisson

[Fr.] ( Fortif.) A beam armed with iron spikes, and used as a barrier to block up a pa age. Heristal, (HOUSE OF,) ( hair - is'tal ,) whence sprang the Car loving i an dynasty. It was founded by Pepin "the Young," lord of Heristal, steward of the palace under Thierry III., and afterwards duke of the Franks.