Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Milit., the duty performed by a guard or sentinel.
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Examples
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Dennis said South African Police Services 'management had agreed to continue the payment of R304 a month guard-duty allowance to members of the NPS in KwaZulu/Natal while the investigation was in process.
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Durban policemen of the National Protection Services resumed guard duties at 1pm on Tuesday after suspending services on Monday in protest against the phasing out of guard-duty allowances.
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Col Ray Harrald, spokesman for police headquarters in Pretoria, confirmed that guard-duty allowances would be reinstated in
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Durban police members of the National Protection Services resumed guard duties on Tuesday after suspending services on Monday in protest against the phasing out of guard-duty allowances.
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Dennis said South African Police Services 'management had agreed to continue the payment of R304 a month guard-duty allowance to members of the NPS in KwaZulu/Natal while the investigation was in process.
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Dennis said Col Ray Harrald, a SAPS management represntative, had agreed to scrap the phasing out of guard-duty allowances after talks with the union on Tuesday.
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Finally Faro, tired of the continued silence, left them to take his own turn on guard-duty.
If I Pay Thee Not In Gold Lackey, Mercedes 1993
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Because of their guard-duty time schedule, the men in these companies could not get away to see the famous entertainer shows such as the JACK BENNY SHOW touring Europe.
THE WAY IT WAS 1990
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So we 'hit the chow line' of a guard-duty company at noon, found out who could play a musical instrument, sing, dance or whatever talent was there and incorporated them into our show which we performed as soon as possible after the noon meal.
THE WAY IT WAS 1990
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Usually he tried to find something useful to do - like stand guard-duty, or spell someone at courier, or even take the place of one of the Guardians watching the Web.
Magic's Promise Lackey, Mercedes 1990
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