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Foot Guards
noun
, (used with a plural verb)
- (in Britain) an infantry unit forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Foot Guards1
First recorded in 1665–75
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Example Sentences
There is also the night watchman, who is an ex-corporal of the Foot-guards, and whose character is of the best.
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The Brigade of Guards—the infantry of the household troops—comprises the five regiments of foot-guards.
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The earliest barracks of which there is any record as regards England, were those for the foot guards, erected in 1660.
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Brune found there was a commission to be bought in the Household Foot-Guards, and he was well able to pay for it.
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Such, were the men that our Foot Guards and 52nd routed from the field.
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