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Bergfried
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bergfried
German
Etymology
From de gmh bërcvrit, gmh bërvrit, gmh bërvride. Further etymology de 1. A common folk etymology is the derivation from de bergen to protect and de Frieden peace. Cognate with en belfry.
Pronunciation
de /ˈbɛʁkˌfʁiːt/
de Berg fried
de De-Bergfried.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,(e)s
de historic architecture keep, donjon, bergfried main defensive tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls, often free-standing
Declension
m,(e)s
Descendants
en bergfried 1
Further reading
de
Anagrams
de bdeefgirr Friedberg
de Buildings