to be in the guard of honour

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• Guard of honour — A ceremonial guard of honour is a military practice to honour the fallen in war, or to honor visiting foreign dignitaries. A guard of honour can is also a ceremony for public figures who have died. It is also a practice in sport.In football… …   Wikipedia

• guard of honour — guards of honour N COUNT A guard of honour is an official parade of troops, usually to celebrate or honour a special occasion, such as the visit of a head of state. [BRIT] (in AM, use honor guard) …   English dictionary

• guard of honour — noun 1. a group of soldiers who line the path of and present arms as a sign of respect to a person being honoured as they pass. 2. any group of selected people who perform a similar ceremonial function. Also, guard of honor, honour guard, honor… …  

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• High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse — The High Constables of Holyroodhouse are a small corps of ceremonial guards at the Sovereign s official residence in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Dating from the early sixteenth century, they now parade whenever the Sovereign, or the Lord… …   Wikipedia

• guard — 1. noun /ɡɑːd,ɡɑɹd/ a) a person (or thing) who protects or watches over something The president inspected the guard of honour. b) A squad responsible for protecting something. Syn: fender, wing …   Wiktionary

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