Main Entry: ¹gar·ri·son

Pronunciation: \ˈger-ə-sən, ˈga-rə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English garisoun protection, from Anglo-French garisun healing, protection, from garir to heal, protect, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German werien to defend — more at weir

Date: 15th century

1 : a military post; especially : a permanent military installation
2 : the troops stationed at a garrison