garnison

Definition

garrison (military post or the troops stationed at it)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English garnisoun, from Middle French garnison, from Old French garnison, from garnir, guarnir (“to protect, provision”).

Example Sentences

• "This towne was named Vacca / Metellus drewe hym and his army thyder / and ſet garnyſon into the ſame towne."
• "And the men of the garniſon [KJV gariſon] ſpake to Jonathas and to his eſquier: Come vp to vs, and we wil ſhew you a thing[…]"
• "Whoever ſhal have taken, or ſtolne any victuals, or other proviſions brought vp, towards the Campe, Garniſon, or any Towns, or places vnder the Juriſdiction of the States generall ſhal be hanged."

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