First Known Use: 14th century
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garret
noun gar·ret \ˈger-ət, ˈga-rət\
: a usually small and unpleasant room or space area just below the roof of a building
Full Definition of GARRET
: a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof
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Origin of GARRET
Middle English garite watchtower, turret, from Anglo-French, from garir
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garret
noun gar·ret \ˈger-ət\
Definition of GARRET for Kids
: a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof
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