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guardhouse
CIDE DICTIONARY
guardhouse, n.
A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
guardhouse, n. a building used to accommodate a military guard or to detain prisoners.
THESAURUS
guardhouse
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