horse guard

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse guard¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

The horse-guard only, out by the caballada, stood leaning upon his rifle, silent and watchful.

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Now I am convinced that the only way for us is to have every man in the camp stand horse-guard in rotation whenever we stop.

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We reminded the captain that a hundred Pawnees would probably demolish the horse-guard, if he were to resist their depredations.

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The horse-drive of the previous night was an exception, but that had happened because they had drawn near and seen no horse-guard.

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The boy gave the orders tersely after the horse-guard had risen and kicked his two companions awake.

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