plural of passe-garde

plural of garde-collet

(rare) Synonym of passguard, neck guard (plate on shoulder-armor to protect neck)

plural of garde rein

plural of passe garde

(obsolete) The vanguard of an army or other force. / Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.

Innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.

(fencing) Used to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.

A body of soldiers stationed on guard. / Their station, a guardhouse.

(historical) An item of armor which hangs down from the backplate to protect the kidneys and buttocks.