quarter guard
/ˈkwɔːtəɡɑːd/Military (chiefly British )
noun
A small guard, originally mounted a short distance in front of each battalion in a camp, and now having mainly ceremonial duties.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Account Siege Barcelona. From quarter + guard.
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