garde

Middle English

/ˈɡard(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • guardianship, safeguarding, covering, authority
  • (rare) A company of guardians or wardens.
  • (rare) A portion of a set of armour.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French guarde (warden, keeper, a guardian).

Origin

Old French

guarde

Gloss

warden, keeper, a guardian

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