G'ARNISH, verb transitive 1. To adorn; to decorate with appendages; to set off. All within with flowers was garnished. 2. To fit with fetters; a cant term. 3. To furnish; to supply; as a fort garnished with troops. 4. In law, to warn; to give notice. [See Garnishee.] G'ARNISH, noun Ornament; something added for embellishment; decoration. Matter and figure they produce; For garnish this, and that for use. 1. In jails, fetters; a cant term. 2. Pensiuncula carceraria; a fee; an acknowledgment in money when first a prisoner goes to jail.
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