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noun
A uniformed group, especially of soldiers, police officers, Scouts, or school representatives, who present their institution's flag (and sometimes other flags) on ceremonial occasions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: scouting
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
a ceremonial escort for the (regimental) colors
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: escort
History
From color (“flag”) + guard.
