Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- interjection Used to warn a fencer to assume the position preparatory to a match.
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- interjection fencing Used to
warn one's opponent to take adefensive position prior to the beginning of a fight.
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- adjective (fencing) in a defensive stance
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[French : en, on + garde, guard.]
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French
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Examples
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chained_bear commented on the word en garde
In fencing, the "ready" position.
February 6, 2007
bilby commented on the word en garde
*lunges*
December 12, 2008