I . v. a.
1.
Watch, guard.
2.
Defend, protect.
II . v. n.
Parry, act on the defensive.
III . n.
1.
Watch, guard, guardianship.
2.
Warden, keeper, defender, guardian.
3.
Custody, confinement.
4.
Defence, protection, garrison, defender, protector, means of guarding.
5.
( Law. ) Pupil, minor ( under guardianship ).
6.
Division, district, quarter ( of a town ).
7.
Division, apartment.
8.
Guard ( of a lock ).