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Cantonment

A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters; temporary shelter or place of rest for an army; quarters.

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Narrower term 1

Lager 76% connected

Lager beer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Billet 74% connected

A small paper; a note; a short letter.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Billet 74% connected

A small paper; a note; a short letter.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bivouac 92% connected

The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Camp 92% connected

The ground or spot on which tents, huts, etc., are erected for shelter, as for an army or for lumbermen, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Encampment 92% connected

The act of pitching tents or forming huts, as by an army or traveling company, for temporary lodging or rest.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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