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Praetorian Guard

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

Praetorian Guard in ancient Rome, the bodyguard of the Roman praetor or (later) emperor; in extended use, a group using its power and influence to support or defend a leader or central figure, or an established system.

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foot guards

The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | Copyright

foot guards Foot Guards (in the British army) the regiments of the Brigade of Guards: the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh Guards.

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praetorian guard

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

prae·to·ri·an guard • n. Roman Hist. the bodyguard of the Roman emperor.

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praetorian guard

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

praetorian guard A seasoned unit of the Roman army (Phil. 1: 13; perhaps also Phil. 4: 22).

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W. R. F. BROWNING. "praetorian guard." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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