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   Safe·guard

   /ˈsāfˌɡärd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: "there were multiple safeguards to prevent the accidental release of a virus"

   verb

   • 1. protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: "low interest rates are offering the opportunity to safeguard their financial futures"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting protection or safe conduct): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe’ + garde ‘guard’. Compare with sagger.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   • A

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   • F

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   • E

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   • G

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   • U

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   • A

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   • R

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   • D

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