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Webster 1913 Edition
Safeguard
Safe′guardˊ
,Noun.
[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. Granville.
2.
A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3.
A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
Shak.
Safe′guardˊ
,Verb.
T.
To guard; to protect.
Shak.
Webster 1828 Edition
Safeguard
SA'FEGU'ARD
,Noun.
1.
He or that which defends or protects; defense; protection.The sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
2.
A convoy or guard to protect a traveler.3.
A passport; a warrant of security given by a sovereign to protect a stranger within his territories; formerly, a protection granted to a stranger in prosecuting his rights in due course of law.4.
An outer petticoat to save women's clothes on horseback.SA'FEGU'ARD
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2025
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English
Noun
safeguard (plural safeguards)
- Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
- Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
- One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
- Granville
- Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
- Granville
- A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Shakespeare to this entry?)
Translations
something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense
a safe-conduct, especially in time of war
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Verb
safeguard (third-person singular simple present safeguards, present participle safeguarding, simple past and past participle safeguarded)
- to protect, to keep safe
- She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
- to escort safely
Translations
to protect, to keep safe
- to be checked
- Spanish: (please verify)resguardar