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fort

1. fort \'fo-(*)rt, 'fo.(*)rt\ n [ME forte, fr. MF fort, fr. fort strong, 
   fr. L fortis] : a strong or fortified place; esp : a fortified place 
   occupied on ly by troops and surrounded with such works as a ditch, 
   rampart, and parapet : FORTIFICATION
2. fort vt : FORTIFY to construct or assemble behind fortifications