Milecastle

//ˈmaɪlˌkɑːsl̩// noun

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Definitions

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

Synonyms

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mile fortletmile-fortletmilefortlet

Etymology

From mile + castle.

Related phrases

roman empireroman mile

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