Definition of guard

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Guard (n.) To protect the edge of, esp. with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc..

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Shepherd :: Shepherd (n.) A man employed in tending, feeding, and guarding sheep, esp. a flock grazing at large..
Castle-guard :: Castle-guard (n.) A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service within the realm, without limitation of time..
Patrol :: Patrol (v. i.) Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the men thus guarding; as, a customs patrol; a fire patrol..
Wary :: Wary (a.) Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.
Safe-conduct :: Safe-conduct (n.) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign countr.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A fence or rail to prevent falling from the deck of a vessel.
Unguard :: Unguard (v. t.) To deprive of a guard; to leave unprotected.
Guardianess :: Guardianess (n.) A female guardian.
Tutelage :: Tutelage (n.) The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage..
Tutelage :: Tutelage (n.) The state of being under a guardian; care or protection enjoyed.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A minor or person under the care of a guardian; as, a ward in chancery..
Palladium :: Palladium (n.) Hence: That which affords effectual protection or security; a sateguard; as, the trial by jury is the palladium of our civil rights..
Guardfish :: Guardfish (n.) The garfish.
Keep :: Keep (n.) The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A man, or body of men, stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel..
Line :: Line (n.) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc..
Tutelary :: Tutelary (a.) Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting; as, tutelary goddesses..
Varangian :: Varangian (n.) One of the Northmen who founded a dynasty in Russia in the 9th century; also, one of the Northmen composing, at a later date, the imperial bodyguard at Constantinople..
Sentry :: Sentry (n.) A soldier placed on guard; a sentinel.
Marquis :: Marquis (n.) A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent..
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