garrison

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a fortified military post where troops are stationed
  2. noun United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
  3. noun the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place

Etymology

From Middle English garisoun, garysoun, from Old French garison, guarison, from guarir + -ison, ultimately of Germanic origin; thus a doublet of warison. Compare guard, ward; the modern meaning is influenced by (now obsolete) garnison.

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fort

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