Fort
/fɔːrt/noun
A fortified building or military stronghold.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'fort' is closely related to the concept of strength, used in ancient times to invoke protection against invaders and dark forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhergh
“to rise, to be high, to protect”
Latin
Latin
fortis
“strong, brave”
Old French
Old French
fort
“strong, fortified”
Middle English
Middle English
forte
“stronghold, fortified place”
Modern English
English
fort
“a military stronghold or fortified position”