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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.
2. 2
   a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence wordnet
3. 3
   A fortified room over the entrance to a castle or over the gate in a city wall historical
4. 4
   A shelter for a gatekeeper.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

boothcribhuthutchkiosklean to

Etymology

From gate + house.

Related phrases

Gatehouse of Fleetcity wall

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