beffroi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- belfry noun A tower or part of a tower, usually attached to a church, that houses bells.
Senses
beffroi is used for these senses in English:
- belfry (architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
- bell tower A tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry.
- siege tower (historical) A siege weapon, consisting of a wheeled wooden tower with ladders inside, which was parked next to walls so assailants could safely scale them.