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rampart

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a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks —usually plural
  • The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.

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The first known use of rampart was in 1536

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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 30 Mar. 2020.

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