Bastille Definition & Meaning

bastille
noun
  1. a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
  2. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)

"Bastille" in song lyrics

See how bastille is used in real songs:

  • "renee bastille"
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  • "accident rte 10 plainville renee bastille"
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  • "the bastille"
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Words that rhyme with bastille

Usage tips for "bastille"

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