harace

/ˈhærɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of medieval defensive structure, particularly a wooden palisade or a fortified wall.

“The historian studied the remains of the ancient fort’s harace, trying to understand its defensive capabilities.”

Synonyms

  • fortification
  • palisade
  • pallisade

Antonyms

  • fortress
  • outpost