fastness

Etymology
From, , from , from (from ; see further at that entry) +. The English word may be analysed as.

Noun

 * 1)  The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).
 * 2) The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
 * 3)  The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
 * 4) The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.
 * 5) The quality or state of having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
 * 6)  Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
 * 7)  The quality or state of being firm, hard, or solid; firmness, hardness, solidity.
 * 8)  Something that is fast, or that causes someone or something to be fast (in various senses).
 * 9)  A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
 * 10)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  The quality or state of being firm, hard, or solid; firmness, hardness, solidity.
 * 2)  Something that is fast, or that causes someone or something to be fast (in various senses).
 * 3)  A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
 * 4)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
 * 2)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
 * 1)  Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.

Translations

 * Italian:


 * Bulgarian:
 * German: ,
 * Irish:
 * Old Irish: daingen
 * Manx: doon
 * Old English: fæstnes
 * Russian:, , ,
 * Sanskrit:
 * Scottish Gaelic: daingneach