depot

n. [ F. dépôt, OF. depost, fr. L. depositum a deposit. See Deposit, n. ] 1. A place of deposit for the storing of goods; a warehouse; a storehouse. [ 1913 Webster ]

The islands of Guernsey and Jersey are at present the great depots of this kingdom. Brit. Critic (1794). [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Mil.) (a) A military station where stores and provisions are kept, or where recruits are assembled and drilled. (b) (Eng. & France) The headquarters of a regiment, where all supplies are received and distributed, recruits are assembled and instructed, infirm or disabled soldiers are taken care of, and all the wants of the regiment are provided for. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A railway station; a building for the accommodation and protection of railway passengers or freight. [ U. S. ]

Syn. -- See Station. [ 1913 Webster ]