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daingean — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fort noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  • keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  • stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
  • unshakable adj So firm or certain that it cannot be shaken, doubted, or destroyed.

Senses

daingean is used for these senses in English:

  • Daingean A town in County Offaly, Ireland.
  • fort A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
  • keep (historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
  • stronghold A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
  • unshakable Not able to be shaken; firm, solid

fort — full definition

  1. noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
  2. noun A simple structure built from furniture, blankets, or boxes as part of a game.

keep — full definition

  1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
  4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
  5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

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