garda

noun

gar·​da ˈgär-də 

variants often Garda

plural gardai ˌgär-ˈdē  ; often Gardai

: a police officer in the Republic of Ireland

Word History

Etymology

Irish garda (plural gardaí), short for garda síochána, literally, guardian of the peace

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for garda

• arda
• sarda
• tarda