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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.
[safe and guard.]
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.
To guard; to protect. [Little used.]

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