postern

Noun

A small back or side entrance, especially to a fort or castle.

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'posterne' meaning 'back door' and the Old French word 'posterne' meaning 'back door, postern'.

مثال

• The soldiers used the postern to sneak into the castle.
• The postern was heavily guarded to prevent unauthorized access.
• The secret passage led to a hidden postern in the fortress.