crenellate

/ ˈkrɛnɪˌleɪt /

verb

1. to supply with battlements
2. to form square indentations in (a moulding, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˌcrenelˈlation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crenellate¹

C19: from Old French creneler, from crenel

Example Sentences

A licence to crenellate mansum infra manerium suum was granted by Edward II.

From Project Gutenberg

In medieval times no one could “crenellate” a building without special licence from his supreme lord.

From Project Gutenberg