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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Fortification \For`ti*fi*ca"tion\, n. [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.
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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.
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{Fortification agate}, Scotch pebble.
Syn: Fortress; citadel; bulwark. See {Fortress}.
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