| 释义 |
wardency|ˈwɔːdənsɪ|
[f. warden n.1 + -cy.]
The position of warden; also the sphere or district in which a warden exercises his functions.
1845New Statist. Acc. Scot. XII. 988 In 1412, Bishop Greenlaw erected the wardancy [sic] here into a prebend. 1867W. McDowall Hist. Dumfries xiv. 160 Douglas..accordingly called a meeting of the whole lords, freeholders [etc.]..within his wardency. 1892Sat. Rev. 30 Apr. 496/2 Heir-looms to go with the Wardency [of the Cinque Ports]. |