wards
noun
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A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
noun
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Protection, defence.
A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
A person under guardianship.
An object used for guarding.
verb
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To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
To defend, to protect.
To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
To be vigilant; to keep guard.