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garrison

Syllabification: (gar·ri·son)
Pronunciation: /ˈgarəsən/

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Definition of garrison

noun

  • the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
  • the building occupied by troops stationed in a town to defend it.

verb

[with object]
  • provide (a place) with a body of troops:troops are garrisoned in the various territories
  • station (troops) in a particular place:army regiments were garrisoned in Ireland

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'safety, means of protection'): from Old French garison, from garir 'defend, provide', of Germanic origin

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