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单词 bartizan
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Definition of bartizan in English:

bartizan

noun ˌbɑːtɪˈzanˈbɑrdəzən
Architecture
  • A battlemented parapet or an overhanging corner turret at the top of a castle or church tower.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It has corbie-stepped gables with two round bartizans and a caphouse which crowns the stair.
    • There are wall bartizans at two of the corners of the castle and one gable with a chimney as well as a free standing chimney.
    • There are two bartizans on opposite corners of the tower which have holes for muskets.
    • At the corners of the curved arcaded corridor connecting the wings to the house are miniature bartizans.
    • The impressive exterior features divided stone windows and bartizans with carved rams or flowers.

Origin

Early 19th century: from 17th-century bertisene, Scots variant of bratticing 'temporary breastwork or parapet', from brattice; revived and reinterpreted by Sir Walter Scott.

Definition of bartizan in US English:

bartizan

nounˈbärdəzənˈbɑrdəzən
Architecture
  • An overhanging corner turret at the top of a castle or church tower.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are two bartizans on opposite corners of the tower which have holes for muskets.
    • At the corners of the curved arcaded corridor connecting the wings to the house are miniature bartizans.
    • It has corbie-stepped gables with two round bartizans and a caphouse which crowns the stair.
    • There are wall bartizans at two of the corners of the castle and one gable with a chimney as well as a free standing chimney.
    • The impressive exterior features divided stone windows and bartizans with carved rams or flowers.

Origin

Early 19th century: from 17th-century bertisene, Scots variant of bratticing ‘temporary breastwork or parapet’, from brattice; revived and reinterpreted by Sir Walter Scott.

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