degarnish
/dɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
verb 2
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1DEGARNISH + NOUN
city
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verb
1
To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.
to degarnish a house
2
To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defence.
to degarnish a city or fort
1780 August 22, George Washington, letter to Governor Trumbull West point , which post is now almost entirely degarnished
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to degarnish a house
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to degarnish a city or fort
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1780 August 22, George Washington, letter to Governor Trumbull West point , which post is now almost entirely degarnished
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