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Synonyms for warden

Grammar : Noun
Spell : wawr-dn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔr dn

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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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