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Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Safeguard

/sāf'-gärdˌ/ · Safe·guard · IPA /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/
01 n. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
  1. 1.
    One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
    “Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.” — Granville.
  2. 2.
    A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
  3. 3.
    A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
02 v. t. To guard; to protect.
  1. 1.
    To guard; to protect.