En garde

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe command to go to starting positions; used regardless of language of the participants; in the sequence "en garde, prêts, allez".

2.InterjectionUsed to warn one's opponent to take a defensive position prior to a fight.

3.NounEllipsis of en garde position, the start position in fencing.

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