FORTRESS


Meaning of FORTRESS in English

for ‧ tress /ˈfɔːtrəs, ˈfɔːtrɪs $ ˈfɔːr-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: forteresse 'strong place' , from Latin fortis 'strong' ]

a large strong building used for defending an important place

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