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单词 Scots Guard
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Definition of Scots Guard in English:

Scots Guard

noun ˌskɒts ˈɡɑːd

  • 1(A member of) an elite military unit assigned as a bodyguard to the French monarchy, originally composed of Scottish soldiers. Now historical.

  • 2In plural A British Army infantry regiment, chiefly composed of Scottish soldiers or soldiers with Scottish sympathies, now part of the Guards Division. Also in early use: a Scottish infantry regiment forming part of a monarch's personal troops or guards (now historical).

Origin

Early 17th century. From Scots + guard.

 
 

Definition of Scots Guard in US English:

Scots Guard

nounˌskɒts ˈɡɑːd

  • 1(A member of) an elite military unit assigned as a bodyguard to the French monarchy, originally composed of Scottish soldiers. Now historical.

  • 2In plural A British Army infantry regiment, chiefly composed of Scottish soldiers or soldiers with Scottish sympathies, now part of the Guards Division. Also in early use: a Scottish infantry regiment forming part of a monarch's personal troops or guards (now historical).

Origin

Early 17th century. From Scots + guard.

 
 
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