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🇺🇸
/ɡɑrdz/
🇬🇧
/ɡɑːdz/
(guard)
protection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'guard' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'garder,' where 'garder' meant 'to keep, maintain, preserve.'
Historical Evolution
'garder' transformed into the Middle English word 'garde,' and eventually became the modern English word 'guard.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to keep or maintain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to protect or watch over.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person formally assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place.
The guards stood at the entrance of the palace.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45