antemural

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antemural - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Antemural \An`te*mu"ral\, n. [L. antemurale: ante + murus wall.
     See Mural.]
     An outwork of a strong, high wall, with turrets, in front of
     the gateway (as of an old castle), for defending the
     entrance.
     [1913 Webster]