wardencyn.
/ˈwɔːdənsi/ The position of warden; also the sphere or district in which a warden exercises his functions.
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wardenryc1420
custodery?c1430
custody1463
wardenship1464
custosship1600
wardency1845
1845 New Statist. Acct. Scotl. XII. 988 In 1412, Bishop Greenlaw erected the wardancy [sic] here into a prebend.
1867 W. McDowall Hist. Dumfries xiv. 160 Douglas..accordingly called a meeting of the whole lords, freeholders [etc.]..within his wardency.
1892 Sat. Rev. 30 Apr. 496/2 Heir-looms to go with the Wardency [of the Cinque Ports].
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