guardroom

English

noun
Definitions
  • A room used by soldiers when on guard.
  • A jail cell in which military prisoners are kept.

Etymology

Compound from English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword) + English room (spacious, roomy, wide).

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English

room

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spacious, roomy, wide

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