English Explanatory Dictionary

milecastle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a series of small rectangular fortifications, spaced roughly one Roman mile apart, built during the period of the Roman Empire.

Pronunciation

mīlʹ-käs'-əl /ˈmaɪlˌkɑːsl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-milecastle.wav mīlʹ-kăs'-əl /ˈmaɪlˌkæs(ə)l/

Word forms

milecastle milecastles

Etymology

From mile + castle.

Synonyms

milefortlet mile-fortlet
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