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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : wawr-dn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔr dn |
Definition of warden
Origin :- early 13c., "one who guards," from Old North French wardein, from Frankish *warding- (cf. Old French guardenc), from *wardon "to watch, guard" (see ward (v.)). Meaning "governor of a prison" is recorded from c.1300.
- noun person who guards and manages
- The outrage on the Warden was not so grotesque, but the effect was the same.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- He wore no collar nor any coat; nor did he bring one with him, so the Warden said.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- There was nothing of the Warden's estimate in these eyes; nothing of cruelty nor deceit nor greed.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- I waited in the Warden's office until the deputies came for the prisoner.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- The guard treated him unfairly, lied about him to the warden, lost his credits, persecuted him.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
- "I suppose he is supplying this young minister's pulpit," returned the warden.
- Extract from : « The Elm Tree Tales » by F. Irene Burge Smith
- I answered in my mind, "the chaplain going about lying for the warden!"
- Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby
- The Warden admits presents to prisoners from friends outside.
- Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby
- "The warden has not had that assistance from the chaplain," &c.
- Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby
- The aid of the Association to released prisoners, and warden's course.
- Extract from : « The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences » by Hosea Quinby
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