horse guard

American  

noun

1. a black and yellow sand wasp, Bembix carolina, of the southern U.S., preying on flies that gather around horses and cattle.

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Etymology

Origin of horse guard

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

We thought the horse guard would get them over there, but I guess they didn't; anyhow there was no firing.

From My Lady of Doubt by Kimball, Alonzo

Whoever of us are not on horse guard will be on cattle guard.”

From 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War by Mitford, Bertram

I will give it into the charge of the horse guard.

From Won By the Sword : a tale of the Thirty Years' War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

"So they wouldn't give up even when they was burnt out," the horse guard commented.

From The Settling of the Sage by Evarts, Hal G. (Hal George)

There was an attack on the horse guard, and Mr. Seldon is in pursuit.

From My Lady of Doubt by Kimball, Alonzo