Definition of Barrack. Meaning of Barrack. Synonyms of Barrack

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Definition of Barrack

Barrack
Barrack Bar"rack, n. [F. baraque, fr. It. baracca (cf. Sp. barraca), from LL. barra bar. See Bar, n.] 1. (Mil.) A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the pl., originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings. He lodged in a miserable hut or barrack, composed of dry branches and thatched with straw. --Gibbon. 2. A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc. [Local, U.S.]
Barrack
Barrack Bar"rack, v. t. To supply with barracks; to establish in barracks; as, to barrack troops.
Barrack
Barrack Bar"rack, v. i. To live or lodge in barracks.

Meaning of Barrack from wikipedia

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