The word 'fort' has its origin in Latin and is taken from the word fortis. It was then taken into the Old French as a word meaning 'strong or strength'. Later, it was adapted by the Middle English as a word meaning 'strength or stronghold'. Fort is a strong fortified place, structure or position that is guarded by troops. Such a place is enveloped by walls. Ditches or other defensive structures were considered to make it safe. It could also be a permanent army place. Earlier, forts were considered to be trading posts.
Fort could also be used as a verb. Thus, fort could mean 'to station guards in a fort'. When a place is enclosed by a fortification, it is called forting the place. When troops fort a place, they gather in or surround the place or take positions inside the fortified structure. This is done especially for protection or defence.
Fort could also be used as a verb. Thus, fort could mean 'to station guards in a fort'. When a place is enclosed by a fortification, it is called forting the place. When troops fort a place, they gather in or surround the place or take positions inside the fortified structure. This is done especially for protection or defence.
