castellum en · NOUN
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin castellum. Doublet of cashel, castell, castle, and château.
Meanings
- (historical) A small Roman detached fort or fortlet used as a watch tower or signal station.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| castellums | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| castella | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl kasztel (small Roman detached fort) · nl castellum (small Roman detached fort)