guardsman

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard.
  • (US) A member of the National Guard.
  • (British) A member of a Guards regiment.

Etymology

Affix from English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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