warded

adjective

ward·​ed ˈwȯr-dəd How to pronounce warded (audio)
: provided with a ward
a warded lock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Keys for warded locks have slots to bypass the wards that allow the key to freely rotate inside the lock. Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, 22 Feb. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warded was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Warded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warded. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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