degarnish

present singular third person degarnishes · participle present degarnishing · participle past degarnished · past degarnished

1. To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.

   to degarnish a house

2. To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defence.

   to degarnish a city or fort

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   1780 August 22, George Washington, letter to Governor Trumbull West point , which post is now almost entirely degarnished