"Swiss Guard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Swiss Guards [plural]
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  1. One of the Swiss soldiers who have served as guards at foreign European courts since the late 15th century. Wikipedia link: Swiss Guard Categories (place): Switzerland

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