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guardhouse

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15
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17
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑɹdˌhaʊs/

Definition of guardhouse

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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

  1. A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
  2. Synonym of military prison.

name

  1. A hamlet near Threlkeld, Eden district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY3325).
    “Two of the 143 structures sit on the old Penrith-Keswick line - one near Guardhouse and one near Gillsrow (between Troutbeck and Threlkeld).”

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Etymology

From guard + house.

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