Noun
A
defensive
mound
of
earth
or
a
wall
with
a
broad
top
and
usually
a
stone
parapet
;
a
wall-like
ridge
of
earth
,
stones
or
debris
;
an
embankment
for
defensive
purpose
.
Verb
To
defend
with
a
rampart
;
fortify
or
surround
with
a
rampart
.