Associations to the word «Gatehouse»

Wiktionary

GATEHOUSE, noun. A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.
GATEHOUSE, noun. (archaic) A fortified room over the entrance to a castle or over the gate in a city wall
GATEHOUSE, noun. A shelter for a gatekeeper.

Dictionary definition

GATEHOUSE, noun. A house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence.

Wise words

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