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    Garrison

    GAIR-ih-sun

    English
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Fortified place; Troops stationed
    Origin
    English
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Garrison appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Corinthians 11:32.
    First appears in
    2 Corinthians — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.010% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Garrison is God's peace on guard — the divine troops stationed around the heart, keeping mind and soul through Christ Jesus.
    King James verses
    • 2 Corinthians 11:32

      "The governor... kept the city... with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me."

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