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n. - The addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food); Defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it;

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  • OSHRI: This is what I identify as fortification wall.
  • Okay, lastly, the fortification is more than just the wall.
  • Well know the Sea Dragon of seaport fortification is V. Family against and blance to D. Land important stratagem main.
  • Self-fortification is one of the goals here; likewise the psychic eradication of other people.)
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