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cantonment
noun can·ton·ment \kan-ˈtōn-mənt, -ˈtän- also -ˈtün-\
Definition of CANTONMENT
1
: usu. temporary quarters for troops
2
: a permanent military station in India
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First Known Use of CANTONMENT
1753
Rhymes with CANTONMENT
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