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barbican

[bahr-bi-kuhn] / ˈbɑr bɪ kən /


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If the barbican fell, the castle still had two courtyards, or baileys, from which last gasp fighting could be carried out.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2019

There was a large hidden trap-door in the floor of the barbican, which would let them into the moat after all.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The stone part of the drawbridge with its barbican and the bartizans of the gatehouse are in good repair.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

And suddenly the madness was behind and they were clattering across the cobbled square that fronted on the castle barbican.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Elaine arrived at the yawning barbican, and Guenever kissed her coolly.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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