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postern

[poh-stern, pos-tern] / ˈpoʊ stərn, ˈpɒs tərn /


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The young fish, known as parr, have been spawned in the River Ecclesbourne, near the site of the former Postern Mill in Turnditch.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Police have said people who wish to volunteer on Wednesday should gather at Postern Hill in Savernake Forest, wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring refreshments and a mobile phone.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2011

Yolanda was entering the door of the House under the Wall less than five minutes before I saw the duke pass through the Postern.

From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles

Two hundred yards up the street I glanced back, and saw a lady riding through the Postern, back to the castle.

From Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy by Major, Charles

Thence we crept noiselessly to the terrace and made our entrance into the Hall by "Dorothy's Postern."

From Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall by Major, Charles




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