Definitions for praetorian guard

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Praeto′rian Guard′(n.)

the bodyguard of a military commander of ancient Rome, esp. the bodyguard of the emperor.
Category: Ancient History

Princeton's WordNet

Praetorian Guard, Praetorian(noun)
a member of the Praetorian Guard
Praetorian Guard(noun)
the elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Rome

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