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Definition of: sentry
(sen′trē) noun plural ·tries
1. A soldier placed on guard to see that only authorized persons pass his post and to give warning of approaching danger; a sentinel.
2. The watch or guard kept by a sentry. [? Short for obs. centrenel, var. of SENTINEL]
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