Wordiyoguard
Old FrenchVariants
guardward
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Old French garder (to keep, protect), of Germanic origin (compare ward). The guard/ward doublet is a classic example of French-Germanic parallel borrowing in English. Guard and guardian came via French; ward, warden, and reward kept the Germanic w-. Both sides convey protection and watchfulness.
Associated Words
guard
To protect or watch over someone or something; a person who does this
NGSL 2kA2
guardian
A protector; a person legally responsible for a child
IELTSB1
rewarding
Giving personal satisfaction or fulfillment
GREB1
unguarded
Without protection; lacking caution
GREB1
vanguard
The leading part of an army; the foremost group in any movement
GREC2