GARRISON

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.

2.
n.

A fortified place, in which troops are quartered for its security. In garrison, in the condition of a garrison; doing duty in a fort or as one of a garrison.

3.
v.

To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town.

4.
v.

To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as, to garrison a conquered territory.

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