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fort [ fawrt ] (plural forts)

noun

Definition:

1. fortified position: a building or group of buildings with strong defenses, usually strategically located and guarded by troops

2. military compound: a permanent military post consisting of several buildings

Fort Bragg

[15th century. Directly or via French< Italian forte "strong (place)" < Latin fortis "strong"]

hold the fort to take charge of something in the absence of the person usually responsible (informal)

Word History


	The Latin word fortis "strong" from which fort is derived is also the source of English forte¹, fortitude, fortress, and pianoforte.