honor guard

honor guard

n. A group of people serving as an escort or performing drill exhibitions on ceremonial occasions. Also called guard of honor.

guard′ of hon′or

n. a guard specially designated for welcoming or escorting distinguished guests or for accompanying a casket in a military funeral. Also called honor guard. [1915–20]

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honor guard - an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeralguard of honorescort - an attendant who is employed to accompany someone

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