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Guardsman

A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard.

📖 Definitions of "Guardsman"

noun

1
A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard.
2
A member of the National Guard.
3
A member of a Guards regiment.

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bouncernoun	(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc. to decide who can enter, maintain order, and deal with patrons who cause trouble.
guardnoun	A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
vigilantenoun	A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
goalkeepernoun	(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
harisnoun	Misspelling of Harris. [(countable) An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic.]
soldiernoun	A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.
guardspersonnoun	A guardsman or guardswoman
wardernoun	A guard, especially in a prison.
main guardnoun	(fortification) The keep of a castle; a guardhouse or building in a fortress where such a body of troops is lodged.
watchnoun	A portable or wearable timepiece.
corps de gardenoun	A body of soldiers stationed on guard.
sentrynoun	A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
guardeenoun	(rare) guardsman
guardswomannoun	A female member of the Guards.
sentinelnoun	A sentry, watch, or guard.
bodyguardnoun	A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.
outguardnoun	(military) A guard or small body of troops at a distance from the main body of an army, to watch for the approach of an enemy.
observernoun	One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
advance guardnoun	A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc.
wardennoun	A chief administrative officer of a prison.