Sāfe'guard (-gärd)1, n.
n. 1. That which defends or protects; defense; protection. “The sword, the safeguard of thy brother’s throne.” Granville.
- A convoy or guard to protect a traveler.
- A warrant of security given by a sovereign to protect a stranger within his territories, or by the commander of an army for the protection of persons or property within the limits of his command; a passport.
- An outer petticoat to save women’s clothes on horseback. Mason.