~ 1 [ 'fɔ:teɪ , 'fɔ:ti , fɔ:t ]
■ noun
1》 a thing at which someone excels: small talk was not his ~.
2》 Fencing the part of a sword blade from the hilt to the middle. Compare with foible .
Origin
C17 (orig. as fort ): from Fr. fort (masculine), ~ (fem.) 'strong'.
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~ 2 [ 'fɔ:teɪ ]
■ adverb & adjective Music loud or loudly.
Origin
Ital., lit. 'strong, loud'.