Where does “drawbridge” come from?
Drawbridge comes from Middle English drawbrigge, combining Old English brycġ (bridge) with the verb draw, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dʰreǵ- (to drag or draw).
drawbridge (English): A hinged bridge which can be raised
Definitions
- A hinged bridge which can be raised
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