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   Fortification (?), n. [L. fortificatio : cf. F. fortification.]
   1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.
   
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   2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
   
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   Fortification agate, Scotch pebble.
   
   Syn. -- Fortress; citadel; bulwark. See Fortress.
   
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