The meaning of Barbican
Barbican – definition
nounThe outer defence of a castle or walled city, especially a double tower above a gate or drawbridge.
Usage examples:
A barbican is a city's first line of defence: and railtrack is a company under siege.
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Word origin
Middle English: from Old French barbacane ; probably based on Arabic.
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