forebuilding

English

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) An outer defense work of a castle used to protect the entrance to the keep.
  • (architecture) Any projecting construction; forepart.

Etymology

Prefix from English building (the act process of building).

Origin

English

building

Gloss

the act process of building

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