postern
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Late Latin posterna, and its likely sources, Anglo-Norman posterne, Old French posterne, alteration of posterle, from Late Latin posterula (“back door”), from Latin posterus (“later”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
postern (plural posterns)
- A back-gate, backdoor, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance.
- 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book XII:
- Sir Launcelot ran oute at a posterne, and there he mette wyth tho two knyghtes that chaced Syr Blyaunte.
- 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book XII:
- (archaic) By extension, a separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.
Translations [edit]
secondary gateway
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Adjective [edit]
postern (comparative more postern, superlative most postern)
- Situated at the rear; posterior.
Translations [edit]
situated at the rear
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Noun [edit]
postern
- definite singular of poster
