bɪˈɡɑːd

Definitions

1. noun

A guard or watchman, especially one who is appointed to protect something, such as a person, place, or property.

“The beguard stood at the entrance, checking the identity of everyone who came in.”

2. verb

To protect or keep watch over something or someone, especially as a guard or watchman.

“The police beguarded the crime scene until the forensic team arrived.”