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Fortescue
FAWR-tuhsk-yoo
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An English surname of Norman origin, meaning "strong shield."
"Fortescue served as a judge in the royal court."
Word Forms
Fortescues plural
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Etymology
From Old French "fort escu," meaning "strong shield."