gate house

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See also: gatehouse and Gatehouse

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Noun[edit]

gate house (plural gate houses)

  1. A structure located at an entrance to a large property, especially a dwelling.

Usage notes[edit]

  • In this spelling it often refers to a dwelling. Gatehouse is more likely to refer to a gatekeeper's shelter.
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