FASTNESS

stronghold, fastness

(noun) a strongly fortified defensive structure

fastness, fixedness, fixity, fixture, secureness

(noun) the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

speed, swiftness, fastness

(noun) a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; “the project advanced with gratifying speed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

fastness (countable and uncountable, plural fastnesses)

A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress.

The state of being fast.

Firmness, security.

Rapidity, swiftness.

The ability of a dye to withstand fading.

Source: Wiktionary

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Fast"ness, n. Etym: [AS. fæstnes, fr. fæst fast. See Fast, a.]

1. The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness. All . . . places of fastness [are] laid open. Sir J. Davies.

2. A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the mountains.

3. Conciseness of style. [Obs.] Ascham.

4. The state of being fast or swift.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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