First Known Use: 1805
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warison
noun war·i·son \ˈwa-rə-sən\
Definition of WARISON
: a bugle call to attack
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Origin of WARISON
probably a misunderstanding by Sir Walter Scott of Middle English waryson reward, security, from Anglo-French *warison, garisun healing, protection — more at garrison
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