Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Portcullises

👉 A portcullis in English is a device or structure that can be used to close a passage, usually during a siege of a castle. It was originally a wooden screen on which the king could see the outside world from his quarters inside the castle walls. This type of device has been used throughout history as an effective defense against invaders and provides protection for the king's palace and other important buildings within the castle walls.

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