1. (n.) A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town\.

2. (n.) A fortified place, in which troops are quartered for its security.

3. (v. t.) To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town.

4. (v. t.) To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as, to garrison a conquered territory.

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