What is to watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes called?
guard — To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons guard against mistakes. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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