safequard Meaning, Definition & Usage

Safe"quard` noun
Etymology
Safe = quard: cf. F. sauvegarde.
Definitions
  1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak.
    Thy sword, the safequard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.
  2. A convoy or quard to protect a traveler or property.
  3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.
Safe"quard` transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To quard; to protect. Shak.

Webster 1913