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 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

“garisǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.

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