honor guard

/ˌɑnər gɑrd/
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Other forms: honor guards

Definitions of honor guard
  1. noun
    an escort for a distinguished guest or for the casket at a military funeral
    synonyms: guard of honor
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    type of:
    escort
    an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
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