What does the root for in the word fortify mean

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Reginald Bass

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13 November, 12:37

What does the root for in the word fortify mean

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Philip Oconnell · Answer 1

v. early 15c., "increase efficacy" (of medicine); mid-15c., "provide (a town) with walls and defenses," from Old French fortified (14c.) "to fortify, strengthen," from Late Latin fortificare "to strengthen, make strong," from Latin fortis "strong" (see fort) + facere "to make" (see factitious).