the service of a body guard; an instance of protecting another physically.

a small tube containing mystic syllables or collyrium, tied to the arm or round the neck, which is supposed to have occult power to protect a person; an amulet.

a flexible body armour made of small, overlapping metal rings, loops of chain or scale; a mail.

beautification of the body.

one who is engaged in physical protection of another; a bodyguard.

that which protects the body from external blow, strike, etc.; a mail; an armour.