Definitions for merlons

merlons mer·lon

Spelling: [mur-luh n]
IPA: /ˈmɜr lən/

Merlons is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 214 anagrams from letters in merlons (elmnors).

Definitions for merlons

noun

  1. (in a battlement) the solid part between two crenels.

Origin of merlons

1695-1705; French Italian merlone, augmentative of merlo (in plural, merli battlements)

Examples for merlons

The parapets were of sand or soft earth, unprovided with merlons.

The multitude crowded upon them until many had to catch hold of the merlons to keep from falling.

The feature of piercing the merlons of the battlements for the discharge of arrows is exemplified here, as in the castle.

Tiles flew off, bits of plaster sprang from the merlons, and some fell from the wall with broken heads.

It filled expeditiously, and the battery was soon erected, the merlons being framed of logs and filled with earth.

During the Middle Ages the merlons were usually perforated in the middle by a loop-hole.

From between the merlons stones and arrows leaped as an impetuous answer.

Over the merlons appeared sinewy arms hurling missiles, slings swirled discharging stones, and bows bent followed by sharp hisses.

Many impatient ones swung from the merlons to fall more quickly upon the enemy.

Then unfolding the letter, he read it, leaning against one of the merlons of the wall.

Word Value for merlons
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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