Guard

proper nouncommon in dialogue

A surname.

proper noun

1
A surname.
Please deliver this package to Mr Guard.
2
Variant of the proper name of any of various specific services called the National GuardEllipsis of the proper name of any of various specific services called the National Guard, the Republican Guard, and so on.
I was 19 when I joined the Guard. The Guard provides a small pension to members who retire with enough years of service.

Etymology

The surname sense is an occupational surname for a watchman, from guard. The organization sense is likewise a type of proprialization from guard.

Forms

plural: Guards

guarantee · Anything that assures a certain outcome.guaranteed · Made certain; promised.guard · A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over…

Guard · A surname.

guarded · Cautious; restrained.guardian · Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.Guardian · A British daily national newspaper.

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