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oubliette

/uːˈblɪɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does oubliette mean?

noun

A vertical shaft or pit in a castle, typically leading to a dungeon or a place of confinement, often used as a means of imprisonment or torture. A small, enclosed space, especially one that is difficult to escape from.

Example

"The medieval castle's oubliette was a notorious place of imprisonment, where prisoners were left to languish in darkness."

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