First Known Use: 15th century
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fort
noun \ˈfȯrt\
: a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live
Full Definition of FORT
1
: a strong or fortified place; especially : a fortified place occupied only by troops and surrounded with such works as a ditch, rampart, and parapet : fortification
2
: a permanent army post —often used in place names
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Origin of FORT
Middle English forte, from Anglo-French fort, from fort, adjective, strong, from Latin fortis
Related to FORT
- Synonyms
- bastion, castle, citadel, fastness, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold
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fort
noun \ˈfȯrt\
Definition of FORT for Kids
: a strong or fortified place
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