Bartizaned

/bɑːrˈtɪzənd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with or equipped with bartizans; describing a castle, fortress, or wall that has multiple projecting defensive towers.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of 'bartizan,' formed by adding the -ed suffix to create a descriptive adjective for architectural features.

Kelly Says

Scottish castles are famously 'bartizaned,' and you can see in photographs how the tiny towers completely transform how a fortress looks and functions—they're the equivalent of adding weapons systems to a tank.

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