English Explanatory Dictionary

guardsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard; especially, a masculine one.
  2. A member of the Guards or of the Guard (in any sense thereof); especially, a masculine one.
  3. A member of the National Guard; especially, a masculine one.
  4. A member of a Guards regiment; especially, a masculine one.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

guardsman guardsmen

Etymology

From guard + -s- + -man.

Synonyms

watchman guard watcher guardswoman watchwoman

Related words

lifeguardsman
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