n.
Pronunciation: ' ger- ə -s ə n, ' ga-r ə -
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