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Definition of Portcullis
1. Noun. Gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage.
Definition of Portcullis
1. n. A grating of iron or of timbers pointed with iron, hung over the gateway of a fortress, to be let down to prevent the entrance of an enemy.
2. v. t. To obstruct with, or as with, a portcullis; to shut; to bar.
Definition of Portcullis
1. Noun. A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Portcullis
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Portcullis
Literary usage of Portcullis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Antiquary (1873)
"The portcullis groove is perfect, as is also the recess above, into windows.
These walls are from seven to eight feet thick. In the constable's room, ..."
2. Personal Sketches of His Own Times by Jonah Barrington (1827)
"... two by the portcullis, and partly eaten by Waddy—Dinner-party at Lady Col-
clough's—Names and characters of the company, including Mr. Bagenal Harvey, ..."
3. Annals of the Coinage of Great Britain and Its Dependencies:: From the by Rogers Ruding (1840)
"ET. HI. REX. Crowned bust to the left, with falling band : behind, the value xn.
MM a portcullis. Rev. CHRISTO, etc. Garnished oval shield. MM a portcullis. ..."
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