footguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A soldier who goes on foot, without a horse.
  • A device to prevent injury to a person's feet.

Etymology

Compound from English foot (walk, foot) + English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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