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

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horse guard

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

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)

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

After the trapper had finished his story, we wrapped ourselves in our blankets, and were with the exception of the horse guard, soon in a deep slumber.

From Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography by Johnson, Clark, M.D.

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