English Explanatory Dictionary

fairy fort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of fairy hill; the remains of ancient archaeological sites in Ireland, like remains of ringforts, hillforts, or other circular dwellings; superstitiously said to be associated with fairies or leprechauns.
  2. Synonym of earthen mound.

Word forms

fairy fort fairy forts

Etymology

From fairy + fort.

Synonyms

fairy mound fairy rath fairy hill earthen mound
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