Added 8 October 2026
fort
/fɔɹt/ noun
In Latin: castrum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fort at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
verb
- Gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense.
- Enclose by or as if by a fortification.
- Station (troops) in a fort.
Origin
From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.
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