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
Which left the Battlements Gate, a small arched postern in the inner wall.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Even the postern doors would likely be guarded.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
There was a postern gate to the north, and Gerren discovered a trap under the straw in the old wooden bam, leading to a narrow, winding tunnel.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
