Avant |
The front of an army. [Obs.] See Van. |
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Avant-courier |
A person dispatched before another person or company, to give notice of his or their approach. |
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Axle guard |
The part of the framing of a railway car or truck, by which an axle box is held laterally, and in which it may move vertically; -- also called a jaw in the United States, and a housing in England. |
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Stack-guard |
A covering or protection, as a canvas, for a stack. |
n. |
Castle-guard |
The guard or defense of a castle. |
n. |
Castle-guard |
A tax or imposition an a dwelling within a certain distance of a castle, for the purpose of maintaining watch and ward in it; castle-ward. |
n. |
Castle-guard |
A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service within the realm, without limitation of time. |
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Guard |
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for. |
n. |
Guard |
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like. |
n. |
Guard |
To protect the edge of, esp. with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc. |
n. |
Guard |
To fasten by binding; to gird. |
n. |
Guard |
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. |
v. i. |
Guard |
One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; defense; protection. |
v. t. |
Guard |
A man, or body of men, stationed to protect or control a person or position; a watch; a sentinel. |
v. t. |
Guard |
One who has charge of a mail coach or a railway train; a conductor. |
v. t. |
Guard |
Any fixture or attachment designed to protect or secure against injury, soiling, or defacement, theft or loss |
v. t. |
Guard |
That part of a sword hilt which protects the hand. |
v. t. |
Guard |
Ornamental lace or hem protecting the edge of a garment. |
v. t. |
Guard |
A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress. |
v. t. |
Guard |
A fence or rail to prevent falling from the deck of a vessel. |
v. t. |