bastille

English

[bæˈstɪəɫ]

noun
Definitions
  • A castle tower, or fortified building; a small citadel or fortress.
  • A prison or jail.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bastille derived from Latin bastilia.

Origin

Latin

bastilia

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