While it is used in modern English, it is most commonly found in place names like Edinburgh, Hamburg, and Peterborough, all of which indicate the presence of a fortified settlement in the past.
Here are some other words of Saxon origin related to fortifications:
* "burh": This is the base word for "burgh", and it was used to refer to a fortified settlement or town.
* "weorc": This word meant "work" or "fortification" and is often found in place names like "Worcester" and "Warwick".
* "fæsten": This word meant "fastening" or "stronghold", and is found in the word "fastness", which can refer to a strong place.
While these words are of Saxon origin, they are not as commonly used in modern English as the word "fort", which is of Latin origin. However, their presence in place names across England and other parts of Europe shows their historical significance in describing fortified settlements.