donjon

English

/ˈdɒndʒən/

noun

Definitions

The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a keep.

Etymology

Derived from Old French donjon (castle keep).

Origin

Old French

donjon

Gloss

castle keep

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

donjon Dutch, Flemish
donjon French
dung Old English
dongoun Middle English
dungeon Middle English
donjon Old French
*dunjon-, *dungjo Frankish