Strong’s definition
a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
KJV gloss list in the source
(de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold).
Source pronunciation notation: mib-tsawr'
Derivation recorded by Strong
also (in plural) feminine (Daniel 11:l5) מִבְצָרָה; from H1219 (בָּצַר);
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