walled
UK: wɔːld | US: wɔːld
Definition
adj. enclosed or surrounded by walls
adj. fortified or protected by walls
v. (past tense of "wall") constructed or enclosed with a wall
Structure
wall <barrier or partition>ed <past tense or adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "walled" derives from the Old English "weall," meaning a structure built for defense or enclosure. The suffix "-ed" is added to form the past tense of the verb "wall" or to create an adjective describing something as having walls. Historically, walls were essential for protection, leading to the figurative use of "walled" to imply security or isolation.
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