The difference between Donjon and Fort

When used as nouns, donjon means the fortified tower of a motte or early castle, whereas fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Fort is also verb with the meaning: to create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

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  1. Donjon as a noun:

    The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a keep.

  1. Fort as a noun:

    A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

  2. Fort as a noun:

    Any permanent army post.

  3. Fort as a noun (historical):

    An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

  1. Fort as a verb:

    To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

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