fortalice

for·ta·lice

(fôr′tə-lĭs)

n. Archaic

A small defensive structure or position; a small fort.

[Middle English, from Medieval Latin fortalitia; see fortress.]

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fortalice

(ˈfɔːtəlɪs)

(Fortifications) a small fort or outwork of a fortification

[C15: from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis strong; see fortress]

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for•ta•lice

(ˈfɔr tl ɪs)

n.

1. a small fort.

2. Archaic. a fortress.

[1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin fortalitia, fortalitium, derivative of Latin fortis strong]

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Part of this venerable building dates back to the time of the first crusade, when Hugo de Capus built a fortalice in the centre of the estate, which had been granted to him by the Red King.

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``Thou seest, Sir Friar, yon herd of Saxon swine, who have dared to environ this castle of Torquilstone Tell them whatever thou hast a mind of the weakness of this fortalice, or aught else that can detain them before it for twenty-four hours.

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Again, in Arles and Nimes, and other towns that I could name, there are the great arches and fortalices still standing which were built of old by giant men who came from the south.

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It's a wonderful place, described as a 'fortalice' in 1415, though it looks more like a prime setting for Wuthering Heights.

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