Etymology

en garde

Today it means: Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight. Full definition →

French en garde
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  1. French · borrowed fromen garde
  2. French · borrowed fromen garde
  3. English todayen garde

Borrowed from French en garde.

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