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gatehouse

noun gate·house \-ˌhas\

: a small building near a gate at the entrance of a park, large house, etc.

Full Definition of GATEHOUSE

:  a building or house connected or associated with a gate
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First Known Use of GATEHOUSE

14th century
GATEHOUSE Defined for Kids

gatehouse

noun gate·house \ˈgāt-ˌhas\

Definition of GATEHOUSE for Kids

:  a small building near a gate

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