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Webster 1913 Edition


Guardhouse

Guard′houseˊ

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Noun.
(Mil.)
A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up.

Definition 2024


guardhouse

guardhouse

English

Noun

guardhouse (plural guardhouses)

  1. The building housing military police
  2. A small security station, often at the entrance to a facility or a city.
  3. A military prison

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