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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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“Beaufort” comes from the Old French of “beau fort” or “bel fort” for beautiful fortress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The military’s new push includes capturing Beaufort Castle, a nearly 900-year-old elevated Crusader fortress that sits around 9 miles from Israel, across the Litani River that roughly defines the border region of southern Lebanon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It was built as a fortress commanding views from high on the cliffs above the Litani river by the Crusaders some 900 years ago, and has been fought over many times since.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"A fortress North America," he said, "is in everyone's interest."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The castle-like fortress stretched three whole city blocks along the summit of Dactyl Hill.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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