lijfwacht — meaning in English

English meaning

• bodyguard noun A person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm.
• guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.

Senses

lijfwacht is used for these senses in English:

• bodyguard A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.
• guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

bodyguard — full definition

1. noun A person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm.
2. verb To act as a protective escort for someone.

guard — full definition

1. noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
2. noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
3. noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
4. verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

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