Definition of ward

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Ward (n.) A guarding or defensive motion or position, as in fencing; guard..

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Trail :: Trail (v. t.) To carry, as a firearm, with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle..
House :: House (n.) A twelfth part of the heavens, as divided by six circles intersecting at the north and south points of the horizon, used by astrologers in noting the positions of the heavenly bodies, and casting horoscopes or nativities. The houses were regarded as fixed in respect to the horizon, and numbered from the one at the eastern horizon, called the ascendant, first house, or house of life, downward, or in the direction of the earth's revolution, the stars and planets passing through them in
Livre :: Livre (n.) A French money of account, afterward a silver coin equal to 20 sous. It is not now in use, having been superseded by the franc..
Hastive :: Hastive (n.) Forward; early; -- said of fruits.
Grateful :: Grateful (a.) Having a due sense of benefits received; kindly disposed toward one from whom a favor has been received; willing to acknowledge and repay, or give thanks for, benefits; as, a grateful heart..
Bulge :: Bulge (v. i.) To swell or jut out; to bend outward, as a wall when it yields to pressure; to be protuberant; as, the wall bulges..
North :: North (adv.) Northward.
Descensive :: Descensive (a.) Tending to descend; tending downwards; descending.
Backhanded :: Backhanded (a.) Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment..
Northerly :: Northerly (adv.) Toward the north.
Retroact :: Retroact (v. i.) To act backward, or in return; to act in opposition; to be retrospective..
Fend :: Fend (v. t.) To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; -- often with off; as, to fend off blows..
Self-asserting :: Self-asserting (a.) asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner..
Tetrical :: Tetrical (a.) Forward; perverse; harsh; sour; rugged.
Westernmost :: Westernmost (a.) Situated the farthest towards the west; most western.
Regardant :: Regardant (v. t.) Looking behind; looking backward watchfully.
Levite :: Levite (n.) One of the tribe or family of Levi; a descendant of Levi; esp., one subordinate to the priests (who were of the same tribe) and employed in various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices, the music of the services, etc..
Prize :: Prize (n.) An honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort..
Reward :: Reward (n.) Regard; respect; consideration.
Nightward :: Nightward (a.) Approaching toward night.
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