watch and ward

noun

1
: continuous unbroken vigilance and guard
2
: service as a watchman or sentinel required from a feudal tenant

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of watch and ward was in the 14th century

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“Watch and ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20and%20ward. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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