fort

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An old fort in Puerto Rico.

noun

The definition of a fort is a building that has been protected, often because of its military importance.

An example of a fort is a protected building where arms are stored and where guards are posted.

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fort

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 of fort

Middle English forte, origin, originally adjective , strong from Classical Latin fortis from Old Latin forctus from Indo-European base an unverified form bhere?h-, high, elevated from source Sanskrit b??hati, (it) strengthens, elevates, Old High German berg, hill

fort Idioms

hold the fort

to make a defensive stand
Informal to keep things in operation; remain on duty, etc.

fortification
fortified

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fort

noun

A fortified place or position stationed with troops.
A permanent army post.

Origin of fort

Middle English strength, stronghold from Old French strong, strength from Latin fortis ; see bhergh-² in Indo-European roots.

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