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Castle

A fortified residence, especially that of a prince or nobleman; a fortress.

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Chessman 76% connected

A piece used in the game of chess.

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Fortification 76% connected

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

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Go 76% connected

Gone.

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Hall 76% connected

A building or room of considerable size and stateliness, used for public purposes; as, Westminster Hall, in London.

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Manse 76% connected

A dwelling house, generally with land attached.

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Mansion 76% connected

A dwelling place, -- whether a part or whole of a house or other shelter.

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

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Munition 76% connected

Fortification; stronghold.

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Residence 76% connected

The act or fact of residing, abiding, or dwelling in a place for some continuance of time; as, the residence of an American in France or Italy for a…

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Palatial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a palace; suitable for a palace; resembling a palace; royal; magnificent; as, palatial structures.

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Palatial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a palace; suitable for a palace; resembling a palace; royal; magnificent; as, palatial structures.

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Donjon 70% connected

The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.

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Dungeon 70% connected

A close, dark prison, common/, under ground, as if the lower apartments of the donjon or keep of a castle, these being used as prisons.

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Keep 70% connected

To care; to desire.

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Turret 70% connected

A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the angles of a larger structure.

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Synonym 3

Castling 92% connected

of Castle

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Palace 92% connected

The residence of a sovereign, including the lodgings of high officers of state, and rooms for business, as well as halls for ceremony and reception.

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Rook 92% connected

Mist; fog. See Roke.

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