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warison definition

wari·son (war′ə sən)

noun

  1. Obsolete a reward or gift given by a superior

  2. Etymology: from such an erroneous use by Sir Walter Scott

    a note sounded as a signal to attack

Etymology: ME < NormFr, for OFr garison: see garrison

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