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Word: ward
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Meaning:
Noun:
- An object used for guarding.
- A person under guardianship.
- A protected place.
- obsolete A guard; a guardian or watchman.
- Protection, defence.
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Proper noun:
- An English occupational surname for a guard or watchman.
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Verb:
- intransitive To act on the defensive with a weapon.
- intransitive To be vigilant; to keep guard.
- transitive To defend; to protect.
- transitive To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by ''off''.
- transitive To keep in safety; to watch over, to guard.
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