See Also:

unguarded (iou) and Bid (finance)


unguarded (iou)



unguarded adjective. L16.
[from UN-1 + GUARDED.]
Not protected by a guard or sentry; undefended, open to attack, etc. L16.
J. Conrad This is now an unguarded spot.
b. transf. Chess & Cards. Not protected by Other pieces or cards. L17.
Not on one's guard; (of speech, behaviour, time, etc.) incautious, thoughtless, revealing. M17.
L. Nkosi At such an unguarded moment I might be moved into making rash disclosures. A. Lambert All wore relaxed, unguarded faces..away from the scrutiny of the girls.
Not provided with a protective screen or Other safety device. L18.
unguardedly adverb E18.
unguardedness noun E19.

Bid (finance)


1) In securities trading this generally describes the stock exchange quote at which demand exists for a Security. 2) In currency trading this refers to the quote at which banks purchase currencies.