FORT, noun [Latin fortis, strong.] 1. A fortified place; usually, a small fortified place; a place surrounded with a ditch, rampart, and parapet, or with palisades, stockades, or other means of defense; also, any building or place fortified for security against an enemy; a castle. 2. A strong side, opposed to weak side or foible.
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