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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Inflammation :: Inflammation (n.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain..
Stewardship :: Stewardly (adv.) In a manner, or with the care, of a steward..
Lubberly :: Lubberly (adv.) Clumsily; awkwardly.
Redan :: Redan (n.) A work having two parapets whose faces unite so as to form a salient angle toward the enemy.
Caudad :: Caudad (adv.) Backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation..
Indulge :: Indulge (v. t.) To be complacent toward; to give way to; not to oppose or restrai.
Endwise :: Endwise (adv.) With the end forward.
Procacity :: Procacity (n.) Forwardness; pertness; petulance.
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Awkward :: Awkward (a.) Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
Trajectory :: Trajectory (n.) The curve which a body describes in space, as a planet or comet in its orbit, or stone thrown upward obliquely in the air..
Opisthotonos :: Opisthotonos (n.) A tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened.
Forward :: Forward (adv.) Alt. of Forward.
Vaward :: Vaward (n.) The fore part; van.
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Advance :: Advance (v.) A furnishing of something before an equivalent is received (as money or goods), towards a capital or stock, or on loan; payment beforehand; the money or goods thus furnished; money or value supplied beforehand..
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