(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:12:19

Don"jon (?), n. [See Dungeon.]

The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.

 

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