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Meaning of degarnish | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
dɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ

Definitions

  1. To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.
  2. To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defence.

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

degarnished degarnishes degarnishing degas degases degasified

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