Feb 14, 2006

brethren

A plural of brother.

The best class of our countrymen who go abroad keep us well posted about their doings in foreign lands, but their brethren vandals cannot sing their own praises or publish their adventures.
--Mark Twain, The Amercian Vandal Abroad

garrison

A military post, especially one that is permanently established.
We had the garrison out mighty quick -- four Greeks -- and we bribed them to betray the citadel and unlock the gates.
--same as above

citadel
A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.

billow

a large sea wave