Life Guards

American

noun

(in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.

Life Guards British

plural noun

(in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the Household Brigade, who wear scarlet jackets and white plumes in their helmets

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Etymology

Origin of Life Guards

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish defense said Wednesday that they are abolishing the height requirements for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, mainly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark’s royal palaces.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

In 1999, the Danish army decided that the Royal Life Guards should accept female troops.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

On the beaches of Orange County, the California Junior Life Guards now take mandatory hourly breaks to hydrate and check their sunscreen.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Pallbearers from Mr Hutchings' former regiment, the Life Guards, carried the coffin, draped in a Union Flag, floral tributes and a military hat, into the church.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2021

“We have a man in the Life Guards committed to our plan. He spends his days within two arms’ length of the general.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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