SAFEGUARDS

Noun

safeguards

plural of safeguard

Verb

safeguards

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of safeguard

Source: Wiktionary


SAFEGUARD

Safe"guard`, n. Etym: [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]

1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.

2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.

3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.

Safe"guard`, v. t.

Definition: To guard; to protect. Shak.

SAFEGUARD

Safe"guard`, n. Etym: [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]

1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.

2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.

3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.

Safe"guard`, v. t.

Definition: To guard; to protect. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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