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.