stronghold
The origin and history of stronghold.
Etymology
From Middle English strong-hold, a compound of strong and hold ("grip, control") — literally "a place held strongly."
The origin and history of stronghold.
From Middle English strong-hold, a compound of strong and hold ("grip, control") — literally "a place held strongly."
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