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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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Maj Thomas Stewart, Life Guards squadron leader, said Quaker was the only horse from the five that had been unable to return to its duties.

From BBC

The route was lined by troopers on foot from the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals.

From BBC

The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were on their daily morning exercise ride in Belgravia when their horses were spooked by construction rubble being dropped through a plastic tunnel from height.

From BBC

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

The Danish Royal Life Guards is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Danish Army, founded in 1658 by Danish King Frederik III.

From Seattle Times

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