Bastioned

bas;tion pronunciation: function: noun etymology: middle french, from old italian bastione, augmentative of bastia fortress, derivative from dial. form of bastire to build, of germanic origin; akin to old high german besten to patchdate: 1562 1 : a projecting part of a fortification2 : a fortified area or position3 : stronghold 2 lt;the last bastion of academic standards — american scientistgt;— bas;tioned adjective