First Known Use: circa 1608
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redoubt
noun re·doubt \ri-ˈdau̇t\
: a small building or area that gives protection to soldiers under attack
: a safe or protected place
Full Definition of REDOUBT
1
a : a small usually temporary enclosed defensive work b : a defended position : protective barrier
2
: a secure retreat : stronghold
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Origin of REDOUBT
French redoute, from Italian ridotto, from Medieval Latin reductus secret place, from Latin, withdrawn, from past participle of reducere to lead back — more at reduce
Related to REDOUBT
- Synonyms
- bastion, castle, citadel, fastness, fortification, fortress, hold, fort, stronghold
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