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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Forthright :: Forthright (a.) Direct; straightforward; as, a forthright man..
Rush :: Rush (n.) A moving forward with rapidity and force or eagerness; a violent motion or course; as, a rush of troops; a rush of winds; a rush of water..
Naughty :: Naughty (superl.) Mischievous; perverse; froward; guilty of disobedient or improper conduct; as, a naughty child..
Duck :: Duck (v. t.) To bow; to bob down; to move quickly with a downward motion.
Instinct :: Instinct (a.) Natural inward impulse; unconscious, involuntary, or unreasoning prompting to any mode of action, whether bodily, or mental, without a distinct apprehension of the end or object to be accomplished..
Geosynclinal :: Geosynclinal (n.) the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal..
Upwards :: Upwards (adv.) In the upper parts; above.
Suspiration :: Suspiral (n.) A spring of water passing under ground toward a cistern or conduit.
Catboat :: Catboat (n.) A small sailboat, with a single mast placed as far forward as possible, carring a sail extended by a gaff and long boom. See Illustration in Appendix..
Warding :: Warding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of War.
Up :: Up (prep.) From the coast towards the interior of, as a country; from the mouth towards the source of, as a stream; as, to journey up the country; to sail up the Hudson..
Prejudice :: Prejudice (n.) An opinion or judgment formed without due examination; prejudgment; a leaning toward one side of a question from other considerations than those belonging to it; an unreasonable predilection for, or objection against, anything; especially, an opinion or leaning adverse to anything, without just grounds, or before sufficient knowledge..
Inwardness :: Inwardness (n.) Internal or true state; essential nature; as, the inwardness of conduct..
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as, a plant shoots out a bud..
Judgment :: Judgment (v. i.) The final award; the last sentence.
Dastardize :: Dastardize (v. t.) To make cowardly; to intimidate; to dispirit; as, to dastardize my courage..
Perimysium :: Perimysium (n.) The connective tissue sheath which surrounds a muscle, and sends partitions inwards between the bundles of muscular fibers..
Southness :: Southness (n.) A tendency in the end of a magnetic needle to point toward the south pole.
Pecuniary :: Pecuniary (a.) Relating to money; monetary; as, a pecuniary penalty; a pecuniary reward..
Drive :: Drive (n.) Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; esp., a forced or hurried dispatch of business..
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