I . v. a.
1.
Protect, defend, shield, shelter, watch, keep in safety, attend for protection.
2.
Provide against objections, secure against attack, make with caution.
II . v. n.
Watch, take care, be cautious, be vigilant.
III . n.
1.
Defence, Protection, shield, security, bulwark, rampart, aegis, palladium, safe-~.
2.
Sentinel, sentry, watch, watchman.
3.
Convoy, escort, conduct, body of defenders.
4.
Circumspection, care, watchfulness, caution, attention, heed.
5.
Conductor ( of a coach or of a railway train ).