(historical) A piece of plate armor protecting one shoulder, side of the chest, and side of the neck (typically the left), during jousting, augmenting or replacing a pauldron.

plural of neck guard

A part of a helmet (of mail, plate, etc) which extends down to protect the neck. / A ridge or an additional plate on a shoulder piece which projects upward to protect the neck: see passguard.

plural of neck-guard

Alternative form of neck guard

(historical) An additional piece of armor over the couter which further protects the arm.

plural of header guard

plural of Home Guard

(American football) A lineman for the team in possession of the ball located on either side of the center and inside of the offensive tackles.

plural of offensive guard