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EN GARDE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does en garde mean?
• EN GARDE (adjective)
The adjective EN GARDE has 1 sense:
1. (fencing) in a defensive stance
Familiarity information: EN GARDE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(fencing) in a defensive stance
Similar:
defensive (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack)
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