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En garde

//ɒn ˈɡɑɹd// intj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    (fencing) in a defensive stance wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.
Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of en garde position, the start position in fencing. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French en garde.

Etymology 2

From French en garde.

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