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

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

"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

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

You had best make your way round by Nether Stowey and the Bristol Channel, for we have heard that the enemy's horse guard the roads on the far side of Wells.

From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir