English Dictionary

main guard

noun

(military) A body of troops comprising the chief guard units, especially a unit of cavalry on the wing of a camp towards the enemy, or a group of soldiers in a fortress responsible for dealing with disturbers of the peace.

The main guard is responsible for the security of the building.

意味（1）

(military) A body of troops comprising the chief guard units, especially a unit of cavalry on the wing of a camp towards the enemy, or a group of soldiers in a fortress responsible for dealing with disturbers of the peace.

意味（2）

(fortification) The keep of a castle; a guardhouse or building in a fortress where such a body of troops is lodged.

[A]fter an obstinate engagement, in which divers wounds were given and received, every soul of them was taken, and conveyed to the main-guard, where the commanding officer […] set them all at liberty […].