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fort1 definition

fort (fôrt)

noun

  1. an enclosed place or fortified building for military defense, equipped as with earthworks, guns, etc.
  2. ☆ a permanent army post, as distinguished from a temporary camp

Etymology: ME forte, orig. adj., strong < L fortis < OL forctus < IE base *bhereĝh-, high, elevated > Sans bṁhati, (it) strengthens, elevates, OHG berg, hill

fort Idioms

hold the fort

☆
  1. to make a defensive stand
  2. Informal to keep things in operation; remain on duty, etc.
fort2 definition

fort

  1. fortification
  2. fortified

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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