n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' dau ̇ t
Function: noun
Etymology: French redoute, from Italian ridotto, from Medieval Latin reductus secret place, from Latin, withdrawn, from past participle of reducere to lead back ― more at REDUCE
Date: circa 1608
1 a : a small usually temporary enclosed defensive work b : a defended position : protective barrier
2 : a secure retreat : STRONGHOLD