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Garnish

G`ARNISH, v.t. 1. To adorn; to decorate with appendages; to set off. All within with flowers was garnished. 2. To fit with fetters; a cant term. 3. To furnish; to supply; as a fort garnished with troops. 4. In...

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G`ARNISH, v.t.

1. To adorn; to decorate with appendages; to set off.

All within with flowers was garnished.

2. To fit with fetters; a cant term.

3. To furnish; to supply; as a fort garnished with troops.

4. In law, to warn; to give notice. [See Garnishee.]

G`ARNISH, n. Ornament; something added for embellishment; decoration.

Matter and figure they produce;

For garnish this, and that for use.

1. In jails, fetters; a cant term.

2. Pensiuncula carceraria; a fee; an acknowledgment in money when first a prisoner goes to jail.

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