rampire

1 of 2

noun

ram·​pire

ˈramˌpī(ə)r

plural -s

: rampart

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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