ˈbärd.əzən, | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|zan noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of Middle English bretasynge, from bretasce parapet — more at brattice
: a small structure (as a turret) overhanging or projecting from a building near an entrance for lookout or defense or for support for a flagpole
• bar·ti·zaned -nd adjective