Definition of guard

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Guard (v. t.) A posture of defense in fencing, and in bayonet and saber exercise..

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Command :: Command (v. t.) To have within a sphere of control, influence, access, or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook..
Pikestaff :: Pikestaff (n.) A staff with a spike in the lower end, to guard against slipping..
Taslet :: Taslet (n.) A piece of armor formerly worn to guard the things; a tasse.
Guardant :: Guardant (v. t.) Acting as guardian.
Ward :: Ward (v. i.) To be vigilant; to keep guard.
Defensor :: Defensor (n.) A defender or an advocate in court; a guardian or protector.
Free :: Free (superl.) Liberated, by arriving at a certain age, from the control of parents, guardian, or master..
Wharf :: Wharf (v. t.) To guard or secure by a firm wall of timber or stone constructed like a wharf; to furnish with a wharf or wharfs.
Conduct :: Conduct (n.) Convoy; escort; guard; guide.
Safeguard :: Safeguard (n.) A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
Guardsman :: Guardsman (n.) A member, either officer or private, of any military body called Guards..
Sentry :: Sentry (n.) Guard; watch, as by a sentinel..
Guards :: Guards (n. pl.) A body of picked troops; as, The Household Guards..
Guardhouse :: Guardhouse (n.) A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up..
Ward :: Ward (a.) The act of guarding; watch; guard; guardianship; specifically, a guarding during the day. See the Note under Watch, n., 1..
Doorkeeper :: Doorkeeper (n.) One who guards the entrance of a house or apartment; a porter; a janitor.
Yeoman :: Yeoman (n.) A yeoman of the guard; also, a member of the yeomanry cavalry..
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..
Curatrix :: Curatrix (n.) A woman who is a guardian or custodian.
Bodyguard :: Bodyguard (n.) Retinue; attendance; following.
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