BODYGUARD

bodyguard

(noun) a group of men who escort and protect some important person

bodyguard, escort

(noun) someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bodyguard (plural bodyguards)

A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

Verb

bodyguard (third-person singular simple present bodyguards, present participle bodyguarding, simple past and past participle bodyguarded)

(transitive) To act as bodyguard for (someone); figuratively, to protect.

Source: Wiktionary


Bod"y*guard` (, n.

1. A guard to protect or defend the person; a lifeguard.

2. Retinue; attendance; following. Bp. Porteus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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