waterguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A division of customs responsible for the control of people, vehicles and vessels arriving into and departing from the United Kingdom. It ceased to exist in 1972.

Etymology

Compound from English water + 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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