Phrase guide
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noun
A defensive player positioned in the middle of the pitch, opposite the offensive center and between the defensive tackles; the nose guard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
The guard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
One between the new guard and the old guard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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History
First sense first attested in 1871.
