Turn"stile` (?), n.

1.

A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See Turnpike, n., 1.

2.

A similar arrangement for registering the number of persons passing through a gateway, doorway, or the like.

 

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