Ce n’est point un rencontre ni un duel, c’est un Guet apens, Fr. it is neither an accidental meeting, nor a duel, it is a downright plot to murder him.
Droit du Guet et garde, Fr. a right which was formerly enjoyed in feudal France, by some lords of the manor, and by which they were authorised to call upon their vassals to watch and patrole for the security of their castles, and to silence the frogs.
GUETRE. See [Gaiter].
Tirer vos Guetres, Fr. Go about your business: a familiar phrase which is used among the french, when a person is discarded, or turned away in a summary manner.
Il y a laissé ses Guetres, Fr. a figurative expression among French soldiers, signifying that a person died in such a place.
GUETRER, Fr. to put on gaiters.
GUETTE, Fr. a name given by the French carpenters to a stake that is fixed sideways and which serves for various purposes.
GUETTER, Fr. a familiar phrase, signifying to watch the motions of any body, for the purpose of circumvention or surprize.
Guetter likewise means to watch for a fit opportunity to get access to any person.
Il y a des sergens qui le Guettent, Fr. he is closely watched by some serjeants.