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guardswoman

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A woman who guards something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: guard, watcher; guardsman, watchman

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: watchwoman, guard, watcher, guardsman, watchman

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A female member of the Guards or of the Guard (in any sense thereof).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From guard + -s- + -woman.