Degarnish

//dɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ// verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.

    "to degarnish a house"

  2. 2
    To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defence.

    "to degarnish a city or fort"

Example

More examples

"1780 August 22, George Washington, letter to Governor Trumbull West point , which post is now almost entirely degarnished"

Etymology

From French dégarnir. See garnish, and compare disgarnish.

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