garrison house

American  

noun

1. a style of early New England house in which the second floor projects beyond the first.

2. blockhouse.

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Etymology

Origin of garrison house

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

I went out with Ezra Brown, to do some work on his farm, which was a mile from the garrison house where we lived.

From Ben Comee A Tale of Rogers's Rangers, 1758-59 by Canavan, M. J. (Michael Joseph)

Lovewell's father, a person of consideration in the village, where he owned a "garrison house," had served in Philip's War, and taken part in the famous Narragansett Swamp Fight.

From A Half Century of Conflict - Volume I France and England in North America by Parkman, Francis

"We must go to the McIntire garrison house some day," continued Clare.

From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah

They advanced that day twenty-seven miles, to the garrison house of John Woodcock, within the limits of the present town of Attleborough.

From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

The only ordinary, that of Goodman Ayers, was a garrison house as well as tavern, and the sturdy landlord was commander of the train-band.

From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse