First Known Use: 1897
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fortis
adjective for·tis \ˈfȯr-təs\
Definition of FORTIS
: produced with relatively great articulatory tenseness and strong expiration <\t\ in toe is fortis, \d\ in doe is lenis>
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Origin of FORTIS
New Latin, from Latin, strong
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