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Strengthened against threats, whether that threat is invaders, erosion, or your morning lack of vitamin D.
means Made stronger or more secure, often by adding defenses, structure, or beneficial substances.
from From Latin fortis, strong, plus facere, to make — literally to make strong, the same root powering fort, force, and comfort.
Cereal labelFortified means vitamins added that weren't naturally there.
Wine senseBrandy added boosts alcohol — port, sherry, vermouth.
Military rootsWalls and moats were the original fortification.