Definition of ward

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Ward (n.) A notch or slit in a key corresponding to a ridge in the lock which it fits; a ward notch.

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Southern :: Southern (a.) Of or pertaining to the south; situated in, or proceeding from, the south; situated or proceeding toward the south..
East :: East (adv.) Eastward.
Forwarding :: Forwarding (n.) The act of one who forwards; the act or occupation of transmitting merchandise or other property for others.
Unhandy :: Unhandy (a.) Clumsy; awkward; as, an Unhandy man..
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state..
Prelook :: Prelook (v. i.) To look forward.
Rearward :: Rearward (n.) The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.
Cellarer :: Cellarer (n.) A steward or butler of a monastery or chapter; one who has charge of procuring and keeping the provisions.
Ward :: Ward (n.) A division of a county.
Craven :: Craven (v. t.) To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly..
Radiant :: Radiant (n.) The point in the heavens at which the apparent paths of shooting stars meet, when traced backward, or whence they appear to radiate..
Cimeliarch :: Cimeliarch (n.) A superintendent or keeper of a church's valuables; a churchwarden.
Descending :: Descending (a.) Of or pertaining to descent; moving downwards.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
Contributory :: Contributory (n.) One who contributes, or is liable to be called upon to contribute, as toward the discharge of a common indebtedness..
Steward :: Steward (n.) In Scotland, a magistrate appointed by the crown to exercise jurisdiction over royal lands..
Decline :: Decline (v. t.) To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall..
Froppish :: Froppish (a.) Peevish; froward.
Forecastle :: Forecastle (n.) A short upper deck forward, formerly raised like a castle, to command an enemy's decks..
Malapert :: Malapert (a.) Bold; forward; impudent; saucy; pert.
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