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

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Simplified etymology

Fort, recorded from the late Middle Ages, comes ultimately from Latin fortis, “strong.” It therefore belongs to the same historical word family as force.

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

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