warison

[ war-uh-suhn ]

noun

1. a bugle call to assault.

warison

/ ˈwærɪsən /

noun

1. (esp formerly) a bugle note used as an order to a military force to attack

Word History and Origins

Origin of warison¹

1805; Walter Scott's misinterpretation of now obsolete waryson reward, wealth, possessions, Middle English < Anglo-French warison defense, possessions, Old French garison; garrison

Word History and Origins

Origin of warison¹

C13: from Old Northern French, from warir to protect, of Germanic origin; compare Old English warian to defend