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main guard

noun

Definition of main guard 

1 : the keep of a castle

2a : the principal guard of a garrison

b British : the building or barrack in which a main guard is lodged

3 : the chief guard of an army from which all other guards are detached —not now used technically

4 : a support of an outpost

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