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单词 main guard
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Definition of main guard in English:

main guard

noun ˈmeɪn ˌɡɑːd
  • Military. A body of troops constituting the chief guard, especially a body of cavalry posted on the wings of a camp towards the enemy; a guard in a fortress taking custody of disturbers of the peace, etc.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Hexham (fl. 1601–1650), soldier and author. From main + guard.

 
 

Definition of main guard in US English:

main guard

nounˈmeɪn ˌɡɑːd
  • Military. A body of troops constituting the chief guard, especially a body of cavalry posted on the wings of a camp towards the enemy; a guard in a fortress taking custody of disturbers of the peace, etc.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Hexham (fl. 1601–1650), soldier and author. From main + guard.

 
 
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