garisoun

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === gareisoun, garison, garissoun, garisun, garrisoun, garson, garyson, garysone, garysoun, gerison, geryzoun === Etymology === Borrowed from Old French garison, from garir, guarir (“to protect”); Doublet of warisoun. Senses 1 and 2 are probably due to the influence of gersom, while senses 3 and 4 are probably due to the influence of garnisoun. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡariˈzuːn/, /ˈɡar(i)zun/, /ˈɡar(i)sun/ === Noun === garisoun (plural garisouns) Riches, treasure, or a gift of such. Security, safety; defense or protection from harm. A fortress or castle; a military redoubt. A military force; a troop of soldiers. ==== Descendants ==== English: garrison Scots: gairison === References ===