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guard of honor
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noun
a guard specially designated for welcoming or escorting distinguished guests or for accompanying a casket in a military funeral.
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Also called honor guard.
Origin of guard of honor
First recorded in 1915–20
Words nearby guard of honor
guardian ad litem, guardian angel, Guardian Angels, Guardianista, guardianship, guard of honor, guard pin, guardrail, guard ring, guardroom, Guards
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