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postern
[ poh-stern, pos-tern ]
/ ˈpoʊ stərn, ˈpɒs tərn /
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noun
a back door or gate.
a private entrance or any entrance other than the main one.
adjective
of, relating to, or resembling a postern.
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British Dictionary definitions for postern
postern
/ (ˈpɒstən) /
noun
a back door or gate, esp one that is for private use
adjective
situated at the rear or the side
Word Origin for postern
C13: from Old French posterne, from Late Latin posterula (jānua) a back (entrance), from posterus coming behind; see posterior, posterity
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