What is a building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up called?
guardhouse — A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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