fort

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.

   The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows.

2. 2
   noun

   a fortified defensive structure

3. 3
   noun

   a fortified military post where troops are stationed

4. 4
   verb

   station (troops) in a fort

From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.

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