garret

Betekenis (Engels)

An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.

Frekwensie

C2
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈɡæɹɪt/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

From Middle English garett, garite, from Old French garite, guerite (“watchtower”), from garir, guarir (“to defend, protect”) (compare English garrison), ultimately of Germanic origin (see English garage). Doublet of guerite.

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