guardee

[ gahr-dee ]

noun

, British Informal.

1. guardsman ( def 3 ).

guardee

/ ˌɡɑːˈdiː /

noun

1. informal.
   a guardsman, esp considered as representing smartness and dash

Word History and Origins

Origin of guardee¹

First recorded in 1900–05; guard + -ee

Example Sentences

He shared his compartment with a young Guardee, "a sitting case."

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