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SENTRY

\sˈɛntɹi], \sˈɛntɹi], \s_ˈɛ_n_t_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of SENTRY

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A sentinel, guard, or watch.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A sentinel: a soldier on guard to observe the approach of danger.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A sentinel; a watch; guard; duty of a sentinel.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A soldier placed on guard to give notice of the approach of danger; a watch; the duty of one on guard.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A soldier on guard; a sentinel;-guard; watch; the duty of a sentinel.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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