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单词 antemural
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Definition of antemural in English:

antemural

noun ˌantɪˈmjʊər(ə)lˌantɪˈmjɔːrəlˌantɪˈmjʊərəl
rare
  • An outer fortification, especially one belonging to a city or castle; a barbican.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Andrew Willet (d. 1621), Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist. From post-classical Latin antemurale bulwark, fortification (Vulgate) from classical Latin ante- + mūrus wall + -āle.

 
 

Definition of antemural in US English:

antemural

noun
rare
  • An outer fortification, especially one belonging to a city or castle; a barbican.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Andrew Willet (d. 1621), Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist. From post-classical Latin antemurale bulwark, fortification (Vulgate) from classical Latin ante- + mūrus wall + -āle.

 
 
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