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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In 1470 a royal grant was made by James III. to William Urquhart of the Motehill, or Mount of Cromartie, with permission to erect on this a tower or fortalice.
From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John
That is the "fortalice" there on the eminence, just that eastern side turned to the forest!
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
Huntly Castle, half a mile to the north, now in ruins, was once a fortalice of the Comyns.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
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)
But the Baron at breakfast said never a word of the domestic economy of his fortalice.
From Doom Castle by Munro, Neil
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