Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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wodeward

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

Descendants

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  • English: woodward (archaic)

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