GUARDHOUSE

guardhouse

(noun) a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

guardhouse (plural guardhouses)

A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.

synonym of military prison.

Synonyms

• (small station at entrance): barbican, guard station, porter's lodge

Source: Wiktionary


Guard"house`, n. (Mil.)

Definition: A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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