portcullis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman porte coliz and Old French porte coulëice, from porte (“‘door’”) + feminine of colëis (“‘sliding’”), from couler (“‘to flow’”).

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• (UK) IPA: /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/

[edit] Noun

portcullis (plural portcullises)

1. A gate in the form of a grating which is lowered into place at the entrance to a castle, fort, etc.

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