Meaning of garret in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɛrət/

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  1. Noun

    garret

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘watchtower’): from Old French garite, from garir (see garrison)

    Definitions

    1. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof

    Examples

    • « often used for storage »

    Derived terms

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