The cross-piece dividing the blade of a sword, etc. from the hilt, and serving as a guard to the hand; the cross-guard. Obsolete.

A contrivance of metal, wood, or other material, made for the protection of an object from injury… The part of the hilt of a sword that protects the…

The part of the hilt of a sword that protects the hand: = guard, n. 16b. Obsolete.

The semicircular guard of a sword, often elaborately worked.

The guard of a sword-hilt, or of a trigger.

A wickerwork protection for the hand on a sword-stick, in the form of a small basket; elliptical a basket-hilt sword or stick.

a sword-guard consisting of a short transverse bar.

A small transverse piece forming the cross-guard of a sword or dagger.

the part which protects the hand when holding the hilt.

an additional guard on a sword hilt.

A Japanese sword-guard.