1. plural of fortalice; small forts or fortified outposts
Usage: archaic; military history

Examples

• The medieval castle was surrounded by several fortalices to guard the approaches.
• Ancient fortalices dotted the hillsides along the border.
• The ruins of old fortalices can still be seen throughout the countryside.
• Military engineers built fortalices at strategic points along the frontier.
• These small fortalices served as watchtowers and defensive positions.