garrison house
Americannoun
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a style of early New England house in which the second floor projects beyond the first.
Etymology
Origin of garrison house
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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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 John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Here comes Uncle Jack from the garrison house.
From Some Three Hundred Years Ago by Edith Gilman Brewster
While father and Uncle Jack armed themselves with such implements as they had at hand, mother gathered the children together to go with her to the garrison house.
From Some Three Hundred Years Ago by Edith Gilman Brewster
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 Alice Morse Earle
Tomorrow night," added his brother, "the settlers here at the Plains must go to the garrison house for safety.
From Some Three Hundred Years Ago by Edith Gilman Brewster
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