GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Garrison , n. [OE. garnisoun, F. garnison garrison, in OF. & OE. also, provision, munitions, from garnir to garnish. See Garnish.] (Mil.) (a) A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town. (b) A fortified place, in which troops are quartered for its security.
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   In garrison, in the condition of a garrison; doing duty in a fort or as one of a garrison.
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   Garrison, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garrisoned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Garrisoning.] (Mil.) (a) To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town. (b) To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as, to garrison a conquered territory.
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