He or that which defends or protects; defense; protection. The sword, the safeguard of thy brother’s throne.

A convoy or guard to protect a traveler.

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.

An outer petticoat to save women’s clothes on horseback.

To guard; to protect.