About The Word Warder
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Warder
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What's The Definition Of Warder?
[n] the chief official in charge of a prison
Synonyms | Synonyms for Warder: warden Related Terms | Find terms related to Warder: See Also | law officer | lawman | peace officer | wardress Warder In Webster's Dictionary \Ward"er\, n.
1. One who wards or keeps; a keeper; a guard. ``The warders
of the gate.'' --Dryden.
2. A truncheon or staff carried by a king or a commander in
chief, and used in signaling his will.
When, lo! the king suddenly changed his mind, Casts
down his warder to arrest them there. --Daniel.
Wafting his warder thrice about his head, He cast it
up with his auspicious hand, Which was the signal,
through the English spread, This they should charge.
--Drayton.
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