Read full poem →But heard the call, and came: and Guinevere
Stood by the castle walls to watch him pass;
But since he neither wore on helm or shield
Dictionary Entry
A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.
Origin
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Common Phrases
. castlecastle windsorcastle newcastle old
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Poetry examples for “castle”
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Read full poem →The prince and warrior Gorlois, he that held
Tintagil castle by the Cornish sea,
Read full poem →In the castle church you may see them stand,
Two sumptuous tombs on either hand
Read full poem →The smoke an ever-shifting frame.
He sees a Spanish Castle old,
With silver steps and paths of gold.
Read full poem →A FRENCH POEM, containing an account of the Siege and Cap-
ture of Carlaverock Castle, in Scotland, by King Edward the First, in
June 1301, with a description of the Arms and merits ot each Knight
Read full poem →Thenceforth (as, when the inchantment cb
The castle vanishes or rends)
The wasting cloiwer, with the reet.
Read full poem →Ceiiide. Back to your honesty, make that good ever,
'Tis like a strong-built castle seated high
That draws on all amlifions ] Mill repair it.
Read full poem →mitable masque of Cotnus by Milton, performed at
Ludlow Castle ; for the same universal eagerness after
theatrical diversions continued during the whole reign
Read full poem →For what said Philip, king of Macedon?
"There is no castle so well fortified, 10
But if an ass laden with gold comes on,