| Redoubt | n. [ F. redoute, fem., It. ridotto, LL. reductus, literally, a retreat, from L. reductus drawn back, retired, p. p. of reducere to lead or draw back; cf. F. réduit, also fr. LL. reductus. See Reduce, and cf. Reduct, Réduit, Ridotto. ] (Fort.) (a) 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. (b) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin. [ Written also redout. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Redoubt | v. t. [ F. redouter, formerly also spelt redoubter; fr. L. pref. re- re- + dubitare to doubt, in LL., to fear. See Doubt. ] To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Redoubtable | a. [ F. redoutable, formerly also spelt redoubtable. ] Formidable; dread; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; -- often in contempt or burlesque. [ Written also redoutable. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
