First Known Use: 13th century
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warden
noun war·den \ˈwȯr-dən\
: a person who is in charge of or takes care of something
: an official who is in charge of a prison
: any one of various officials at a British college
Full Definition of WARDEN
2
a : regent 2 b : the governor of a town, district, or fortress c : a member of the governing body of a guild
3
a : an official charged with special supervisory duties or with the enforcement of specified laws or regulations <game warden> <air raid warden> b : an official in charge of the operation of a prison c : any of various British officials having designated administrative functions <warden of the mint>
4
a : one of two ranking lay officers of an Episcopal parish b : any of various British college officials whose duties range from the administration of academic matters to the supervision of student discipline
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Origin of WARDEN
Middle English wardein, from Anglo-French wardein, gardein, from warder to guard
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warden
noun war·den \ˈwȯr-dən\
Definition of WARDEN for Kids
1
: a person who sees that certain laws are followed <game warden>
2
: the chief official of a prison
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