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warderc. 1400, "guardian of an entrance," from Anglo-French wardere, wardour "guardian, keeper, custodian" (Old French gardeor), agent noun from Old North French warder "to guard, k [..]
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wardera man who stands guard over prisoners in a prison
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warder staff held by one presiding over a combat.
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warder(n) a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
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warder
A guard, especially in a prison.
(archaic) A truncheon or staff carried by a king or commander, used to signal commands.
* '''1595''', Samuel Daniel, ''Civil Wars''
*: When, lo! the king suddenl [..]
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