Defn: The office, duty, or care, of a guardian; protection; care; watch.

GUARDLESS
Guard"less, a.

Defn: Without a guard or defense; unguarded. Chapman.

GUARDROOM
Guard"room`, n. (Mil.)

Defn: The room occupied by the guard during its term of duty; also, a room where prisoners are confined.

GUARDS
Guards (gärdz), n. pl.

Defn: A body of picked troops; as, "The Household Guards."

GUARDSHIP
Guard"ship, n.

Defn: Care; protection. [Obs.] Swift.

GUARDSMAN
Guards"man, n.; pl. Guardsmen (.