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Webster 1913 Edition

Guerite

Guer′ite

,
Noun.
[F.
guérite
.]
(Fort.)
A projecting turret for a sentry, as at the salient angles of works, or the acute angles of bastions.

Definition 2024

guérite

guérite

See also: guerite

French

Noun

guérite f ‎(plural guérites)

  1. (military) sentry box
  2. worker's hut

Etymology

Old French garite, guarite, probably ultimately from guarir ‘protect’.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡeʁit/

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