safeguard.
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Meaning & usage
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
The monitor lizard.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.
To protect, to keep safe.
She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
To implement safeguarding.
To escort safely.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.
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