Definitions for guard of honor
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
guard′ of hon′or(n.)
a guard specially designated for welcoming or escorting distinguished guests or for accompanying a casket in a military funeral.
Category: Military
Ref: Also called honor guard.
Origin of guard of honor:
1915–20
Princeton's WordNet
honor guard, guard of honor(noun)
an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
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