Meaning of bergfried | Babel Free
Definitions
A tall defensive tower typically found in medieval castles in German-influenced countries.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Bergfried
Examples
“Founded in 1100, and boasting a bergfried (free-standing defensive tower), turreted ramparts, and Gothic additions, it's the only medieval castle on the Rhine never to have⟳ been destroyed.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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