Foot Guards
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Foot Guards
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Its items are also worn by the Foot Guards and the Royal Horse Artillery.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2022
Each corner of the platform is guarded around the clock by units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, Foot Guards or the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
From Reuters ● Sep. 12, 2022
The report said, given entries in Gdsm 1's medical records, the panel was "content that Gdsm 1 was aware that they needed corrective lenses to meet the entry standards of the Foot Guards".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2022
All earnest young men, perspiring in the broiling sun under immense fur busbies, the Foot Guards marched out of step and had difficulties with their bayonets while trying to execute a few simple evolutions.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Bank is guarded at night by its own watchmen, and a detachment of Foot Guards.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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