Another word for watchman

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caretaker
One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian.
One that temporarily performs the duties of an office:

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1. One that is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or a person; a custodian.
2. One that temporarily performs the duties of an office:
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sentry
A guard, especially a soldier posted at a given spot to prevent the passage of unauthorized persons.
The duty of a sentry; watch.

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1. A guard, especially a soldier posted at a given spot to prevent the passage of unauthorized persons.
2. The duty of a sentry; watch.
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sentinel
One that keeps guard; a sentry.
To watch over as a guard.
To provide with a guard.

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1. One that keeps guard; a sentry.
2. To watch over as a guard.
3. To provide with a guard.
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night-watchman
A man who serves as a guard during the night.

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1. A man who serves as a guard during the night.
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