ETYM Old Fren. guarde, French garde; of German origin; cf. Old High Germ. wart, marto, one who watches, mata a watching, Goth. wardja watchman. Related to Guard.
1. A person who keeps watch over something or someone.
2. A group of men who escort and protect some important person; SYN. bodyguard.
3. A device or principle designed to prevent injury or other harm; SYN. safety.
4. A position on a basketball team. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. wardein, Old Fren. wardein, gardein, gardain, French gardien. Related to Guardian, and Ward guard.
The chief official in charge of a prison; SYN. warder.
Kind of pear used in cooking.

1. Guarded from injury or destruction; SYN. saved.
2. Kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; SYN. secure.

ETYM AS. hilt, hilte; akin to Old High Germ. helza, Prov. German hilze, Icel. hjalt.
The handle of a sword or dagger.