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ballium

[ bal-ee-uh m ]

/ ˈbæl i əm /

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noun

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Origin of ballium

From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1790–1800, Latinized variant

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for ballium

Barney and the girl remounted and the little cavalcade moved forward through the ballium and the great gate into the court beyond.
The Mad King|Edgar Rice Burroughs
Both these castles are enclosed by a court or ballium, with a fortified entrance, like those erected by the Normans.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
After these maternal cares, Marjory sat and listened to the proceedings in the ballium of the Castle.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III|Various
It stands in a ballium or court, surrounded by a moat and an embankment.
Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present|John Timbs

We next approach, the ballium, or castle yard through the Porter's Lodge of two towers with a portcullis.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction.|Various