noun.
A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To furnish with a fortress; defend by or as by a fortress; guard; fortify.
noun.
A fortified town or position; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; hence, any place of defense or security.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transitive verb.
To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard; to fortify.
noun.
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
noun.
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
verb.
To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard; to fortify.
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noun.
a fortified defensive structure
Word Usage
"By far the most remarkable sight in the fortress is the late works performed by that little enterprizing adventurous animal calld Man."