castle-guard en · NOUN
Meanings
- The guard or defence of a castle.
- (UK, obsolete) 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.
- A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service within the realm, without limitation of time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| castle-guards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |