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

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horse guard

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.

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

No; probably he ran into our horse guard across the creek.

From My Lady of Doubt by Kimball, Alonzo

"It will be over in an hour," she told the horse guard.

From The Settling of the Sage by Evarts, Hal G. (Hal George)

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