נָצַר nâtsar (H5341)

to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)

1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)

a primitive root;