Word: koustwdia

Pronounce: koos-to-dee'-ah

Strongs Number: G2892

Orig: of Latin origin; "custody", i.e. a Roman sentry:--watch.

Use: Noun Feminine

Heb Strong:

1) guard: used of Roman soldiers guarding the sepulchre of Christ

A Roman guard was made up of four to sixteen solders. In combat, they would form a square, and were able to hold off a much larger force.