Safeguard

King James Dictionary

Sa'Fegu'Ard, n. safe and guard.

1. He or that which defends or protects defense protection.

The sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.

2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler. 3. A passport a warrant of security given by a sovereign to protect a stranger within his territories formerly, a protection granted to a stranger in prosecuting his rights in due course of law. 4. An outer petticoat to save women's clothes on horseback.

Sa'Fegu'Ard, To guard to protect. Little used.

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.

(2): ( n.) A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.

(3): ( v. t.) To guard; to protect.

(4): ( n.) One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.