Definition of ward

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Ward (n.) A division, district, or quarter of a town or city..

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Outwards :: Outwards (adv.) From the interior part; in a direction from the interior toward the exterior; out; to the outside; beyond; off; away; as, a ship bound outward..
Againward :: Againward (adv.) Back again.
Downhill :: Downhill (adv.) Towards the bottom of a hill; as, water runs downhill..
Fear :: Fear (n.) Apprehension of incurring, or solicitude to avoid, God's wrath; the trembling and awful reverence felt toward the Supreme Belng..
Forward :: Forward (v. t.) To help onward; to advance; to promote; to accelerate; to quicken; to hasten; as, to forward the growth of a plant; to forward one in improvement..
Amphipoda :: Amphipoda (n. pl.) A numerous group of fourteen -- footed Crustacea, inhabiting both fresh and salt water. The body is usually compressed laterally, and the anterior pairs or legs are directed downward and forward, but the posterior legs are usually turned upward and backward. The beach flea is an example. See Tetradecapoda and Arthrostraca..
Northwesterly :: Northwesterly (a.) Toward the northwest, or from the northwest..
Back :: Back (v. i.) To drive or force backward; to cause to retreat or recede; as, to back oxen..
Recoupe :: Recoupe (v. t.) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction..
Nayward :: Nayward (n.) The negative side.
Aftward :: Aftward (adv.) Toward the stern.
Revenue :: Revenue (n.) Hence, return; reward; as, a revenue of praise..
Inwards :: Inwards (adv.) See Inward.
Backwardness :: Backwardness (n.) The state of being backward.
Reward :: Reward (n.) Compensation or remuneration for services; a sum of money paid or taken for doing, or forbearing to do, some act..
Aslant :: Aslant (adv. & a.) Toward one side; in a slanting direction; obliquely.
Promove :: Promove (v. t.) To move forward; to advance; to promote.
Waywode :: Waywode (n.) Originally, the title of a military commander in various Slavonic countries; afterwards applied to governors of towns or provinces. It was assumed for a time by the rulers of Moldavia and Wallachia, who were afterwards called hospodars, and has also been given to some inferior Turkish officers..
Downward :: Downward (a.) Descending from a head, origin, or source; as, a downward line of descent..
Topple :: Topple (v. i.) To fall forward; to pitch or tumble down.
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