castle-guard

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Synonyms: castle guard, cattle guard, cattleguard

Antonyms: castle guard, cattle guard, cattleguard

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Noun

1. The [[guard]] or [[defence]] of a [[castle]].
2. {{lb|en|UK|legal|obsolete}} A [[tax]] or [[imposition]] on a [[dwelling]] within a certain distance of a [[castle]], for the purpose of maintaining watch and ward in it; [[castleward]].
3. A [[feudal]] [[tenure]], obliging the [[tenant]] to perform service within the [[realm]], without limitation of time.

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