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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Jumping down, he started his party with utmost speed to their own garrison house.
From Some Three Hundred Years Ago by Brewster, Edith Gilman
About a dozen of the troops, on a reconnoitring party, crossed the bridge near the garrison house.
From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
All, however, succeeded in gaining the garrison house, which was near at hand.
From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
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)
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 Brewster, Edith Gilman
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