Hypertext Webster Gateway: "safeguard"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, n. [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]
1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense;
protection. --Shak.
Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
--Granville.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, v. t.
To guard; to protect. --Shak.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
safeguard
n 1: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or
damage or injury etc. [syn: {precaution}]
2: a document or escort providing safe passage through a region
especially in time of war [syn: {safe-conduct}]
v 1: make safe
2: escort safely
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