ballium
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ballium
From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1790–1800, Latinized variant
Example Sentences
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When that was won, the ballium and the inner wall could still be disputed.
From The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century by Miles, George Henry
High walls with an embattled parapet surround the lower court, or ballium, which we enter by a gate defended by strong towers.
From English Villages by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)
The ballium, or inclosed plot of ground in an ancient fort.
From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Belcher, Edward, Sir
"Up with the banner of Scotland and the Bruce!" were the first commands of Sir Nigel, as he stood within the ballium, surrounded by his charge and followers.
From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Aguilar, Grace
It led through the ballium, to the platform before the citadel.
From The Scottish Chiefs by Porter, Jane
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