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donjon

[ duhn-juhn, don- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

donjon

/ ˈdʌndʒən; ˈdɒn- /

the heavily fortified central tower or keep of a medieval castle Also calleddungeon

Origin of donjon¹

Variant of dungeon

Origin of donjon¹

C14: archaic variant of dungeon

They mounted through darkened chambers, up dizzy ladders, to the summit of the donjon.

The moment the watchman, posted on the platform of the donjon, espied from afar a troop of travelers, he sounded his horn.

The bishop emitted lamentable cries and essayed to resist the men who were dragging him into the donjon.

Neroweg, silent as before, looked from time to time towards the donjon as if awaiting the return of the bailiff.

The bailiff nodded affirmatively, crossed the drawbridge and entered the donjon.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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