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guardsmen

guardsmen is the plural of guardsman.

Meaning of guardsman

Noun

guardsman (plural guardsmen)

  1. A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard; especially, a masculine one.
    • Near-synonyms: guard, watcher; guardswoman, watchwoman
  2. (US) A member of the National Guard; especially, a masculine one.
    • Near-synonym: guardswoman
    Synonyms:
    guardswoman
  3. (UK) A member of a Guards regiment; especially, a masculine one.
    • Near-synonym: guardswoman
    Synonyms:
    guardswoman

Phrases with guardsmen

Questions about guardsmen

What is guardsmen the plural of?
Guardsmen is the plural of guardsman.

Words near guardsmen in the dictionary

  1. guards one's tongue
  2. guards' vans
  3. guardship
  4. guardships
  5. guardsman
  6. guardsmen
  7. guardsperson
  8. guardspersons
  9. guardswoman
  10. guardswomen
  11. Guarequena

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