warden

warden Definition

war·den (wôrd′'n)

noun

a person who guards, or has charge of, something; keeper, custodian, or special supervisory official fire warden, game warden
the chief administrative official of a prison
in England, a title for: now obsolete when used for other high government officers
1. a governor
2. an officer in charge of a certain department of government
3. the superintendent of a port or market
in England,
1. a governing officer in certain guilds, hospitals, etc.; trustee
2. the head of certain British colleges and of some schools
in Connecticut, the chief executive of a borough
churchwarden (sense )
Archaic a gatekeeper or watchman

Etymology: ME wardein < NormFr, warden (for OFr gardien): see guardian

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Warden Definition

War·den (wôrd′'n)

noun

an old variety of winter pear used chiefly for cooking

Etymology: ME wardone, prob. < NormFr warder, to keep: see ward,

warden Synonyms

warden Usage Examples

Converse of object

nominate: Back To Top Nominated Fire Wardens A further change has been made to the list of the Faculty's nominated fire wardens.

Adjective modifier

sheltered: The care services provided by the sheltered wardens are managed by Leeds City Council.
deputy: We will be electing our Church Wardens and deputy wardens, four members of the PCC and one Deanery Synod member.
seasonal: Wardens get into seasonal spirit Community wardens bring Christmas spirit to local initiatives.

Modifies a noun

Noun used with modifier

traffic: Traffic wardens, road humps, speed cameras - any curb on cars makes us angry.
air-raid: From the loud thunder of the Spitfire crashing, to the superb cameo of two air-raid wardens rescuing beer.
raid: Air raid wardens were recruited from men too old to fight at the front.
arp: ARP wardens were enlisted to help protect the general public during an air raid, for example, guiding people to the shelters.

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