Redoubt(n.) A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.
Redoubt(n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.
Redoubt(v. t.) To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.
Redoubtable(a.) Formidable; dread; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; -- often in contempt or burlesque.
Redoubted(a.) Formidable; dread.
Redoubting(n.) Reverence; honor.
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