Fort William

/ (ˈwɪljəm) /

noun

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.
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We arrive at Calcutta; the regiment lands, and marches into Fort William.
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He now changed his plans and with true Scottish pluck headed directly to Fort William.
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Mr. Campbell of Fort William, who has often visited them, gave me the following account of them.
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He was born at Fort William, on November 26th, 1772, and was fifth son of the first baronet.
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At present, for instance, Fort William Henry is the most exposed to attack.
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