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degarnish

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /dɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • to degarnish a house

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • to degarnish a city or fort
  • 1780 August 22, George Washington, letter to Governor Trumbull West point , which post is now almost entirely degarnished

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French dégarnir. See garnish, and compare disgarnish.