Where does “en garde” come from?
en garde (Translingual) comes from French en garde — of a ready defensive position.
en garde (Translingual): The command to go to starting positions; used regardless of language of the participants; in the sequence "en garde, prêts, allez"
Definitions
- The command to go to starting positions; used regardless of language of the participants; in the sequence "en garde, prêts, allez"
Ancestry of “en garde”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | en garde | of a ready defensive position |