postern
noun
pos·tern ˈpō-stərn 
ˈpä-
ˈpä- 1
: a back door or gate
2
: 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
postern
noun
as in portcullis
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- portcullis
- trapdoor
- lattice
- wicket
- double door
- revolving door
- storm door
- portal
- hatch
- door
- Dutch door
- French door
- gate