castle-guard

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Castle-guard \Cas"tle-guard`\, n.
   1. The guard or defense of a castle.
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   2. (O. Eng. Law) A tax or imposition an a dwelling within a
      certain distance of a castle, for the purpose of
      maintaining watch and ward in it; castle-ward.
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   3. A feudal tenure, obliging the tenant to perform service
      within the realm, without limitation of time.
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