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

It was a battered wooden postern under a slab of stone.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

Even the postern doors would likely be guarded.

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

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

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