FORTE

n. adv.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

The strong point; that in which one excels. fort"a The construction of a fable seems by no means the forte of our modern poetical writers. Jeffrey.

2.
n.

The stronger part of the blade of a sword; the part of half nearest the hilt; -- opposed to foible.

3.
adv.

Loudly; strongly; powerfully.

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