fort

name

1. A surname.
2. A district of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.

1. A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
2. Any permanent army post.
3. An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.
4. A structure improvised from furniture, bedding, etc., for playing games.

   “The kids built a fort out of chairs and pillows.”

verb

Etymology: From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.

1. To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.