fortalice
Americannoun
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a small fort; an outwork.
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Archaic. a fortress.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fortalice
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin fortalitia, fortalitium, derivative of Latin fortis strong. See fortress
Example Sentences
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"There are still women here in the fortalice, and that noble who reared me," said Azya.
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
The short November afternoon was fading into a gusty evening, as Ned Cromarty drew near his fortalice.
From Simon by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)
At Bursledon, on this side, is the fortalice of the Hewitts, though from here 'tis hidden by the trees.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
In concert with the insurgent Irish a force of Italians and Spaniards landed and established itself in a fortalice at Smerwick.
From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin
The drawbridge was raised, and the outer fortalice or barbican was furnished with a massive door.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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