Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Old English wuduweard; equivalent to wode (wood) +‎ ward.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈwudəˌward/, /ˈwoːdəˌward/

Noun edit

wodeward

  1. A forester; a forest warden.
    Synonym: forester

Descendants edit

  • English: woodward (archaic)

References edit