Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

castle-guard

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.27 in modern English

Syllables
castle--guard
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The guard or defence of a castle.

noun

A tax or imposition on a dwelling within a certain distance of a castle, for the purpose of maintaining watch and ward in it; castleward.

British usage; Obsolete

noun

A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service within the realm, without limitation of time.

Usage

Inflected Forms

castle-guards (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

wardable

Synonyms

castleward

Questions

What does castle-guard mean?
The guard or defence of a castle.

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