Souterrain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsuːtəɹeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Souterrain is a noun meaning (archaeology) An underground chamber or passage sometimes used as a store, especially one associated with Iron Age settlements.
Meaning
(archaeology) An underground chamber or passage sometimes used as a store, especially one associated with Iron Age settlements.
Example Sentences
Now when my son saw that I separated them, he secretly built this souterrain and furnished it and transported to it victuals, even as thou seest; and, when I had gone out a-sporting, came here with his sister and hid from me.
Word Forms
- souterrains
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undercroft, underchamber, underground, underroom, cellar, understairs.
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