Garnish

Garnishment

Garnishment is a legal process for collecting a monetary judgment on behalf of a plaintiff from a defendant. Garnishment allows the plaintiff to take the money or property of the debtor from the person or institution that holds that property. A similar legal mechanism called execution allows the seizure of money or property held directly by the debtor.

Marshalsea

The Marshalsea (1373–1842) was a notorious prison in Southwark, just south of the River Thames. Although it housed a variety of prisoners—including men accused of crimes at sea and political figures charged with sedition—it became known, in particular, for its incarceration of the poorest of London's debtors. Over half of England's prisoners in the 18th century were in jail because of debt.

Garnish (cooking)

A garnish is an edible item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment for a prepared food dish or drink. Some garnishes are mainly for appearance, while others impart additional or contrasting flavors or textures, and may also serve cultural or symbolic functions. The notion of a garnish is distinct from that of a condiment, a prepared sauce added to another food item primarily for its flavor, but which does not serve a decorative function. A food item which is served with garnish may be described as being garni, French for "garnished."

Garnish

Proper noun

1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.