vauntmure

/ˈvɔːntmʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

An old-fashioned term for an enclosure or a fortified wall around a town or city, especially one with a gatehouse and towers.

“The historic city’s vauntmure was a significant tourist attraction and a testament to its medieval past.”

Synonyms

  • enclosure
  • fortification
  • wall

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • openness