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an agate, used as a gem, having polygonal banding such that it suggests the plan of a bastion.[1880-85]
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Fortification agate — Fortification For ti*fi*ca tion, 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. [1913 Webster] 2. That which fortifies; especially, a work… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fortification agate — noun : agate having angular markings resembling the plan of a fortification * * * an agate, used as a gem, having polygonal banding such that it suggests the plan of a bastion. [1880 85] … Useful english dictionary
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Fortification — For ti*fi*ca tion, 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. [1913 Webster] 2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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