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Donjon

Donjon Meaning & Definition
Donjon Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Donjon?

[n] the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

Synonyms | Synonyms for Donjon: dungeon | keep

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See Also | castle | fastness | stronghold

Donjon In Webster's Dictionary

\Don"jon\, n. [See {Dungeon}.] The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of {Castle}.

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