postern

Example Sentences

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Upon being prompted, however, he went on: "Behind shut the postern, the lights sank to rest."

From Time Magazine Archive

But most of them opened their postern gates and let Mr. Jones come in with the money he was determined to inject into them.

From Time Magazine Archive

Asha found two northmen bleeding by the eastern wall not far from the postern gate, with Lorren Long- axe, Six-Toed Harl, and Grimtongue standing over them.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

The dungeon door was open and the postern gate had been unguarded, just as she had said.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

"There's a guard on that postern," said Gendry quietly.

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