Garrison

n.	1.	(Mil.) A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town. In garrison in the condition of a garrison; doing duty in a fort or as one of a garrison.
v. t.	1.	(Mil.) To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town. [imp. & p. p. Garrisoned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Garrisoning.]

Noun	1.	garrison - a fortified military post where troops are stationed Synonyms: fort
	2.	Garrison - United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) Synonyms: William Lloyd Garrison
	3.	garrison - the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
Verb	1.	garrison - station (troops) in a fort or garrison

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