fort
fort1 definition
fort (fôrt)
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
Etymology: ME forte, orig. adj., strong < L fortis < OL forctus < IE base *bhereĝh-, high, elevated > Sans bṁhati, (it) strengthens, elevates, OHG berg, hill
fort Idioms
hold the fort
☆- to make a defensive stand
- Informal to keep things in operation; remain on duty, etc.
fort2 definition
fort
- fortification
- fortified
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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