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(1):

(v. i.) To move the castle to the square next to king, and then the king around the castle to the square next beyond it, for the purpose of covering the king.

(2):

(n.) A piece, made to represent a castle, used in the game of chess; a rook.

(3):

(n.) Any strong, imposing, and stately mansion.

(4):

(n.) A fortified residence, especially that of a prince or nobleman; a fortress.

(5):

(n.) A small tower, as on a ship, or an elephant's back.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Castle'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/castle.html. 1828.
 
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