GAR'RISON, n. English, garnish warren, and from this root we have warrant and guaranty, as well as guard and regard, all from one source.
1. A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town, to defend it against an enemy, or to keep the inhabitants in subjection.
2. A fort, castle or fortified town, furnished with troops to defend it.
3. The state of being placed in a fortification for its defense as troops laid in garrison.
GAR'RISON, To place troops in a fortress for its defense to furnish with soldiers as, to garrison a fort or town.
1. To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops as, to garrison a conquered territory.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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