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Fort William

/ ˈwɪljəm /

noun

  1. a town in W Scotland, in Highland at the head of Loch Linnhe: tourist centre; the fort itself, built in 1655 and renamed after William III in 1690, was demolished in 1866. Pop: 9908 (2001)


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A couple of years ago he was signing autographs for three hours in Fort William.

We arrive at Calcutta; the regiment lands, and marches into Fort William.

He now changed his plans and with true Scottish pluck headed directly to Fort William.

Mr. Campbell of Fort William, who has often visited them, gave me the following account of them.

He was born at Fort William, on November 26th, 1772, and was fifth son of the first baronet.

At present, for instance, Fort William Henry is the most exposed to attack.

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