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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fortificatioun, n. Also: -atioune, -ation, forti(e)fiecatioun, fortefecatioun. [e.m.E. fortificacion (1531), F. fortification, L. fortificātio.]

1. The action of strengthening or supporting; corroboration, confirmation. 1553 Blackfriars Perth 233.
They allegis … , in fortificatioun of the premisses [etc.] 1568 Glasgow Prot. v. 108.
Maister Thomas Archibald … in fortificatioun thairof hes gevin his expres consent 1605 Conv. Burghs II. 203.
Giff ony particular persouns will … tak the said wark in hand, the said burrowis will giff them thair fortefecatioun and concurrence 1661 Stirling B. Rec. II. 235.
All the perswasions they could use … in fortificatioune of the councillis letter

b. Support, sustenance (of a person). 1590 Edinb. Test. XXI. 243 b.
To assist and concur with … my sonne in fortificatioun and mantenance of my wyf

2. The array or erection of fortifying works. 1558-66 Knox II. 75.
The petitioun … anent the demolition of the fortificationis 1584 Reg. Privy C. III. 705.
To seirche and espy the defaultis and elestis in the fortificatiounis of the said castell 1627 Ib. 2 Ser. II. 159.
That the toun of Edinburgh beginne this fortificatioun with the raising of blockehoussis for defence of the harborie