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n. - A room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung; A bell tower.

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  • However, every turret and belfry is covered with soldiers, and the streets are blocked up with troops and trenches.
  • The ringing-floor is on the next stage, and the belfry is the floor above.
  • To adhere to the sub - ject of cupolas, although the want of a belfry, which is an
  • The furry flying rodents weren't confined to the "belfry", butare soaring freely throughout the building.
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