n. & v.
n. 1 a a defensive wall with a broad top and usu. a stone parapet. b a walkway on top of such a wall. 2 a defence or protection.
v.tr. fortify or protect with or as with a rampart.
[ F rempart, rempar f. remparer fortify f. emparer take possession of, ult. f. L ante before + parare prepare ]