garrison house

noun

1. a style of early New England house in which the second floor projects beyond the first.
2. blockhouse ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of garrison house¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

As they approached a garrison-house, a few Indians were discovered, and a pursuit was given them.

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"We must go to the McIntire garrison house some day," continued Clare.

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I went out with Ezra Brown, to do some work on his farm, which was a mile from the garrison house where we lived.

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All, however, succeeded in gaining the garrison house, which was near at hand.

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At eight he presented himself again at the Garrison house and found that he was not the only guest.

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