, Donjon, in Fortification, the highest part of a castle built after the ancient mode; serving as a watch-tower, or place of observation; and also for the retreat of a garrison, in case of necessity, so that they may capitulate with greater advantage.
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Entry taken from A Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary, by Charles Hutton, 1796.
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