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barracks

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plural noun

a building or group of buildings used to accommodate military personnel
any large building used for housing people, esp temporarily
a large and bleak building

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Word History and Origins

Origin of barracks¹

C17: from French baraque , from Old Catalan barraca hut, of uncertain origin

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The shy idols waved back – they were on their way to the barracks after rehearsals for the anniversary parade.

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Lam was 37 years old and he, his wife, three sons and three daughters bunked in barracks on the base.

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At Belsen, the huts, the barracks, the evidence, remained.

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When the questioning was over, the men said they were led back to the barracks blindfolded.

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The report's author, armed forces commissioner Eva Högl, revealed dire shortages ranging from ammunition to soldiers, right down to dilapidated barracks.

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barrack-room lawyer barracks bag

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