postern

noun

pos·tern ˈpō-stərn

ˈpä-

Synonyms of postern next

: a back door or gate

: a private or side entrance or way

postern adjective

Word History

Etymology

Middle English posterne, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French posterle, from Late Latin posterula, diminutive of postera back door, from Latin, feminine of posterus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Postern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postern. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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postern

noun

pos·tern ˈpōs-tərn

ˈpäs-

: a back door or gate

: a private or side entrance or way

postern adjective

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