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Definition of ward:
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; "they put her in a 4-bed ward" English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away" |