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Webster 1913 Edition
Fortification
Forˊti-fi-ca′tion
,Noun.
[L.
fortificatio
: cf. F. fortification
.] 1.
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.
2.
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
Syn. – Fortress; citadel; bulwark. See
Fortress
. Webster 1828 Edition
Fortification
FORTIFICA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of fortifying.2.
The art or science of fortifying places to defend them against an enemy, by means of moats, ramparts, parapets and other bulwarks.3.
The works erected to defend a place against attack.4.
A fortified place; a fort; a castle.5.
Additional strength.