landguard

English

plural noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A division of customs stationed along the coast in an attempt to prevent smuggling.

Etymology

Compound from English land (real estate, urine) + English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

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Person/Thing

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