guardsman
Americannoun
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guardsmen
plural
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a person who acts as a guard.
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a member of the U.S. National Guard.
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British. a member of any select body of troops traditionally organized to protect the person of the sovereign.
noun
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(in Britain) a member of a Guards battalion or regiment
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(in the US) a member of the National Guard
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a guard
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Origin of guardsman
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“But there’s nothing much to do here,” one guardsman said.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026
Schneider, the retired national guardsman, was interested in the class more to cultivate a hobby and hopes to find a local auctioneer to offer his services to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
Morrisey attended a vigil on Friday evening for Staff Sgt Wolfe at Musselman High School in Inwood, West Virginia, where the guardsman was once a student.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
A coast guardsman tears up at the memory of carrying a baby in her bare arms as they were winched into a helicopter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2025
"Now glance at the wall. Farther west, above the stables. The guardsman leaning on the ramparts?"
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Starting Sunday the funeral home holding his body was surrounded by dozens of soldiers, national guardsmen, and police who interrogated anyone who came close.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
National guardsmen are in the park, which has been closed off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
The two met guardsmen at the fast-food restaurant Shake Shack in the station, covering the troops’ lunch.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025
Following the parade, the guardsmen attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Berwick Parish Church.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
"Four men alone would be watched vigilantly. Four among a hundred can lose themselves. So I must send the true guardsmen as well as the false ... as you'll tell my sister."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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