en garde

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.
noun
  1. Ellipsis of en garde position, the start position in fencing.

Pronunciation

/ɒn ˈɡɑɹd/

Word forms

en garde

Etymology

From French en garde.

Related words

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