BARBICAN


Meaning of BARBICAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' bär-bi-k ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French barbecane, from Medieval Latin barbacana

Date: 13th century

: an outer defensive work especially : a tower at a gate or bridge

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