intransitive (absol.) To keep guard. Often with watch. (For to watch and ward at watch, v. 6b.) Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > watching or keeping guard > watch or keep guard [verb (intransitive)] > perform duty of watchman (7) ward1390 intransitive (absol.) To keep guard. Often with watch. (For to watch and ward at watch, v. 6b.) Obsolete. wait1436 To act as a watchman. Obsolete. watch1487 To fulfil the duty of a watchman, sentinel, or guard. to watch and ward1583 to watch and ward: to keep ‘watch and ward’. Also figurative. (For the transitive use see 10.) cockatoo1935 intransitive. Australian slang. To act as a lookout. Cf. cockatoo, n. 2. Subcategories:— keep good watch (1) — have specific body of watchmen (1) |
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