Bible dictionaries

Rampart

What Bible dictionaries say about “Rampart”, one article after the other.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary

Rampart - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

RAM'PART, n. [Hence we see rampart is from L. reparo; re and paro. See Parry and Repair.]

1. In fortification, an elevation or mound of earth round a place, capable of resisting cannon shot, and formed into bastions, curtains, _c.

No standards from the hostile ramparts torn.

2. That which fortifies and defends from assault; that which secures safety.

RAM'PART, v.t. To fortify with ramparts. [Not in use.]

Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)

ram'-part (La 2:8; Na 3:8).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2