Safe"guard`, v. t. To guard; to
protect. Shak.
Safe"guard` (?), n. [Safe =
guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.] 1. One
who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
Shak.
Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's
throne.
Granville.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or
property.
3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
Shak.