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fairy fort

noun

Etymology

From fairy + fort.

  1. derived from fort — “strong”
  2. inherited from fort
  3. compounded as fairy fort — “fairy + fort”

Definitions

  1. Synonym of fairy hill

    Synonym of fairy hill; the remains of ancient archaeological sites in Ireland, like remains of ringforts, hillforts, or other circular dwellings; superstitiously said to be associated with fairies or leprechauns.

  2. Synonym of earthen mound.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA