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guardhouse
noun guard·house \ˈgärd-ˌhau̇s\
: a building for soldiers who are watching something (such as an entrance)
Full Definition of GUARDHOUSE
1
: a building occupied by a guard or used as a headquarters by soldiers on guard duty
2
: a military jail
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First Known Use of GUARDHOUSE
1592
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GUARDHOUSE Defined for Kids
guardhouse
noun guard·house \ˈgärd-ˌhau̇s\
Definition of GUARDHOUSE for Kids
1
: a building used as a headquarters by soldiers on guard duty
2
: a military jail
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