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The definition of a fort is a building that has been protected, often because of its military importance.
(noun)An example of a fort is a protected building where arms are stored and where guards are posted.
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See fort in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- an enclosed place or fortified building for military defense, equipped as with earthworks, guns, etc.
- ☆ a permanent army post, as distinguished from a temporary camp
Origin: ME forte, orig. adj., strong < L fortis < OL forctus < IE base *bhereĝh-, high, elevated > Sans bṁhati, (it) strengthens, elevates, OHG berg, hill
- fortification
- fortified
See fort in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A fortified place or position stationed with troops.
- A permanent army post.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English, strength, stronghold
Origin: , from Old French, strong, strength
Origin: , from Latin fortis; see bhergh-2 in Indo-European roots
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