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Life Guards

–noun
(in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.


Origin:
1640–50

life⋅guard

[lahyf-gahrd]
–noun
1. an expert swimmer employed, as at a beach or pool, to protect bathers from drowning or other accidents and dangers.
–verb (used without object)
2. to work as a lifeguard.

Origin:
1640–50; life + guard
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