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Word: ward (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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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