rampire noun. ['rampʌɪǝ] Also rampier [-pɪǝ]. M16.
[French rempar, ramper, formed as RAMPIRE verb.]
1. A rampart (lit. & fig.). arch. M16.

2. A dam, a barrier. L16-M18.

3. A raised road or way; the highway. dial. M19.

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rampire verb trans. ['rampʌɪǝ] arch. Also rampier [-pɪǝ]. M16.
[French remparer fortify, formed as RE- + emparer take possession of from Provençal amparer from Proto-Romance word, from Latin ANTE- + parare PREPARE verb. English endings unexpl.]
1. Strengthen (a bulwark, gate, etc.) against attack; block or close up, esp. by piling earth behind. M16-M17.

2. Fortify or protect (a place), esp. by a rampart. M16.

3. Shut up or out as with a rampart. rare. M16.

4. Fix or establish firmly. rare. M16-M17.

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