de·gar·nish v. t. [imp. & p. p. degarnished p. pr. & vb. n. degarnishing.]
1. To strip or deprive of entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish; as, to degarnish a house, etc. [R.]
2. To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defense; as, to degarnish a city or fort. [R.]
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