English Explanatory Dictionary

bodyguard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.
verb
  1. To act as bodyguard for (someone).
  2. To protect (someone or something).

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bodyguard.wav /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/

Word forms

bodyguard bodyguards bodyguarding bodyguarded

Etymology

From body + guard.

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