English Explanatory Dictionary

degarnish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/

Word forms

degarnish degarnishes degarnishing degarnished

Etymology

From French dégarnir. See garnish, and compare disgarnish.

Derived words

degarnishment
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