postern

Example Sentences

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Upon being prompted, however, he went on: "Behind shut the postern, the lights sank to rest."

From Time Magazine Archive

But most of them opened their postern gates and let Mr. Jones come in with the money he was determined to inject into them.

From Time Magazine Archive

"There's a guard on that postern," said Gendry quietly.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

The gates of the New Castle had been closed, but a postern opened when he shouted, and a guard emerged to ask his business.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

"He took his leave through a postern gate an hour before dawn, accompanied by Ser Loras Tyreil and some fifty retainers," Varys told them.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin