Usually means: Defensive stance in fencing readiness.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (En garde)

▸ noun:  (fencing) Ellipsis of en garde position.; the start position in fencing.

Similar:
defensive, line, stop, ward, octave, seconde, outguard, rassemblement, avertissement, engagement, more...

Opposite:
off guard, unprepared, vulnerable

Adjectives:
prime, foible, reverse, steam, octave, electric, passé, grate, akimbo, trappy, overarm

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Similar:
defensive, line, stop, ward, octave, seconde, outguard, rassemblement, avertissement, engagement, more...

Opposite:
off guard, unprepared, vulnerable

Adjectives:
prime, foible, reverse, steam, octave, electric, passé, grate, akimbo, trappy, overarm



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