Definition of ward

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Ward (n.) To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off..

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Straightforward :: Straightforward (a.) Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
Butt :: Butt (v. i.) To join at the butt, end, or outward extremity; to terminate; to be bounded; to abut..
Southness :: Southness (n.) A tendency in the end of a magnetic needle to point toward the south pole.
Sward :: Swarding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swar.
Tutor :: Tutor (v. t.) To play the tutor toward; to treat with authority or severity.
Bossage :: Bossage (n.) A stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape..
Prelook :: Prelook (v. i.) To look forward.
Droop :: Droop (v. i.) To hang bending downward; to sink or hang down, as an animal, plant, etc., from physical inability or exhaustion, want of nourishment, or the like..
Crotchet :: Crotchet (n.) The arrangement of a body of troops, either forward or rearward, so as to form a line nearly perpendicular to the general line of battle..
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals..
Forward :: Forward (a.) Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for season; as, the grass is forward, or forward for the season; we have a forward spring..
Major-domo :: Major-domo (n.) A man who has authority to act, within certain limits, as master of the house; a steward; also, a chief minister or officer..
Ventral :: Ventral (a.) Of or pertaining to that surface of a carpel, petal, etc., which faces toward the center of a flower..
Westward :: Westward (adv.) Alt. of Westward.
Seaboard :: Seaboard (adv.) Toward the sea.
Deflexed :: Deflexed (a.) Bent abruptly downward.
Increscent :: Increscent (a.) Increasing; on the increase; -- said of the moon represented as the new moon, with the points turned toward the dexter side..
Quarte :: Quarte (n.) A position in thrusting or parrying, with the inside of the hand turned upward and the point of the weapon toward the adversary's right breast..
Forbearance :: Forbearance (n.) The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering.
Comprador :: Comprador (n.) A kind of steward or agent.
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