Definition of guard

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Guard (v. i.) To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes..

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Sponson :: Sponson (n.) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat.
Residentiary :: Residentiary (a.) Having residence; as, a canon residentary; a residentiary guardian..
Blackguardism :: Blackguardism (n.) The conduct or language of a blackguard; ruffianism.
Rereward :: Rereward (n.) The rear guard of an army.
Welt :: Welt (n.) That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it.
Responsible :: Responsible (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office..
Reguardant :: Reguardant (a.) Same as Regardant.
Baluster :: Baluster (n.) A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the front of a gallery. See Balustrade..
Guardianless :: Guardianless (a.) Without a guardian.
Nasal :: Nasal (n.) Part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
Patron :: Patron (n.) A guardian saint. -- called also patron saint.
Guard :: Guard (n.) To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) An expression or admission intended to secure against objections or censure.
Round :: Round (n.) A walk performed by a guard or an officer round the rampart of a garrison, or among sentinels, to see that the sentinels are faithful and all things safe; also, the guard or officer, with his attendants, who performs this duty; -- usually in the plural..
Unwary :: Unwary (a.) Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
Duenna :: Duenna (n.) Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess.
Vanguard :: Vanguard (n.) The troops who march in front of an army; the advance guard; the van.
Guarded :: Guarded (a.) Cautious; wary; circumspect; as, he was guarded in his expressions; framed or uttered with caution; as, his expressions were guarded..
Insecure :: Insecure (a.) Not effectually guarded, protected, or sustained; unsafe; unstable; exposed to danger or loss..
Beefeater :: Beefeater (n.) One of the yeomen of the guard, in England..
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