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Webster 1913 Edition


Afforcement

Af-force′ment

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Noun.
[OF.]
1.
A fortress; a fortification for defense.
[Obs.]
Bailey.
2.
A reënforcement; a strengthening.
Hallam.

Webster 1828 Edition


Afforcement

AFFO'RCEMENT

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Noun.
[ad and force.]
In old charters, a fortress; a fortification for defense. Obs.

Definition 2024


afforcement

afforcement

English

Noun

afforcement (plural afforcements)

  1. (obsolete) A fortress; a fortification for defence.
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  2. (obsolete) A reinforcement; a strengthening.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Hallam to this entry?)