ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Forted

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɔːtɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Forted is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of fort.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of fort.

More Meanings

  1. Ensconced in or protected by a fort.

Example Sentences

The fort was built right in the middle of a large old field, and in it the people had been forted so long and so quietly, that they didn't apprehend any danger at all, and had, therefore, become quite careless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fortress, fortify, garrison, stronghold, citadel, castle.

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