Donjon
[dʌndʒәn]
Definition
(n.) The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.
Typed by Geraldine
Definition
n. a strong central tower in ancient castles to which the garrison retreated when hard pressed.
Typist: Marion
Examples
- He who should have been our shield against all harm, hath kept us shut within the noisome caverns of his donjon-keep for lo these thirty years. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Down this donjon stair descended a tap, tap, like a stick; soon there fell on the steps a shadow, and last of all, I was aware of a substance. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Editor: Simon