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Meaning of DONJON

Pronunciation:  'dunjun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
 
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 Synonyms: dungeon, keep
 
 See Also: castle, fastness, stronghold

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Don"jon\, n. [See {Dungeon}.]
The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in
ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the
fortifications. See Illust. of {Castle}.
 

 

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