Foot Guards

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

(in Britain) an infantry unit forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.

First recorded in 1665–75

There is also the night watchman, who is an ex-corporal of the Foot-guards, and whose character is of the best.

The Brigade of Guards—the infantry of the household troops—comprises the five regiments of foot-guards.

The earliest barracks of which there is any record as regards England, were those for the foot guards, erected in 1660.

Brune found there was a commission to be bought in the Household Foot-Guards, and he was well able to pay for it.

Such, were the men that our Foot Guards and 52nd routed from the field.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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