DUNGEON


Meaning of DUNGEON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdən-jən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English dongeon, donjon, from Anglo-French donjun, from Vulgar Latin * domnion-, domnio keep, mastery, from Latin dominus lord — more at dominate

Date: 14th century

1. : donjon

2. : a dark usually underground prison or vault

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