G`ARNISH,
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, n. 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.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
Read More