rampire

1 of 2

noun

ram·​pire
ˈramˌpī(ə)r
plural -s

rampire

2 of 2

transitive verb

"
-ed/-ing/-s
archaic
: to fortify, strengthen, secure, or enclose with or as if with a rampart

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French rampar, rempart, rampart

Transitive verb

Middle French remparer, ramparer

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“Rampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rampire. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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