Fortified
/ˈfɔːr.tɪ.faɪd/noun
Strengthened, protected, or enriched, especially by adding something or building defensive structures.
Did you know?The word ultimately descends from Latin fortis, meaning “strong,” a root that also gave English force and the musical term forte, meaning “loudly” or with power.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
fortis
“Strong, powerful, brave, or durable”
Late Latin
Latin
fortificare
“To make strong or strengthen”
12th–13th Century
Old French
fortifier
“To strengthen or build defenses”
14th Century
Middle English
fortifien
“To strengthen, secure, or fortify”
15th Century
English
fortified
“Made strong or defended”
Modern English
English
fortified
“Strengthened, protected, or enriched”