PORTCULLIS
\pˈɔːtkəlˌiz], \pˈɔːtkəlˌiz], \p_ˈɔː_t_k_ə_l_ˌi_z]\
Definitions of PORTCULLIS
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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A strong grating hung over the gateway of a fortified place and capable of being let down to defend the gate.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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A sliding door of cross timbers pointed with iron, hung over a gateway, so as to be let down in a moment to keep out an enemy.
By Daniel Lyons
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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A strong grated framing of timber, resembling a harrow, hung over the gateway of a fortified town to let down in case of surprise.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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