Ship+of+war
131guard-ship — guardˈ ship or guardˈship noun 1. A ship of war that superintends marine affairs in a harbour and protects it 2. Guardianship (archaic; Swift) • • • Main Entry: ↑guard …
132Guard ship — Guard Guard, n. [OF. guarde, F. garde; of German origin; cf. OHG. wart, warto, one who watches, warta a watching, Goth. wardja watchman. See {Guard}, v. t.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or… …
