Bartizan

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrtɪzən/

Definitions of bartizan

noun a small, overhanging turret or balcony supported by corbels, typically at a corner of a building

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a small bartizan on top.

A2 The tourists climbed up the bartizan to get a better view of the countryside.

B1 The bartizan was added to the castle for defensive purposes during medieval times.

B2 The bartizan provided a strategic vantage point for archers to defend the castle.

C1 The intricate carvings on the bartizan showcased the craftsmanship of the medieval masons.

C2 The bartizan served as a symbol of the castle's strength and power in the region.

Examples of bartizan in a Sentence

formal The castle had a bartizan on each corner, providing a lookout point for guards.

informal I had never heard of a bartizan before visiting the old fortress.

slang Check out the cool bartizan at the top of that tower!

figurative Her sharp wit was like a bartizan, always ready to defend against any verbal attack.

Grammatical Forms of bartizan

• plural: bartizans
• comparative: more bartizan
• superlative: most bartizan
• present tense: bartizans
• future tense: will bartizan
• perfect tense: have bartizaned
• continuous tense: is bartizaning
• singular: bartizan
• positive degree: bartizan
• infinitive: to bartizan
• gerund: bartizaning
• participle: bartizaned

Origin and Evolution of bartizan

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bartizan' originated from the Old French word 'bertezan' which means a small turret or balcony.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bartizan' has retained its original meaning of a small turret or balcony, often found in medieval castles or fortifications.