ward |
block |
In obsolete terms the difference between ward and block
is that
ward is an underage orphan while
block is a blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
In uk terms the difference between ward and block
is that
ward is a division of a forest while
block is solitary confinement.
In transitive terms the difference between ward and block
is that
ward is to fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by
off while
block is to stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.
As a proper noun Ward
is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
ward |
hospital |
In obsolete terms the difference between ward and hospital
is that
ward is an underage orphan while
hospital is hospitable.
As nouns the difference between ward and hospital
is that
ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman while
hospital is a building designed to diagnose and treat the sick, injured or dying. Usually has a staff of doctors and nurses to aid in the treatment of patients.
As a verb ward
is to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
As a proper noun Ward
is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
As an adjective hospital is
hospitable.
purlieus |
ward |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between purlieus and ward
is that
purlieus is plural of purlieu while
ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman.
As a verb ward is
to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
As a proper noun Ward is
{{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
village |
ward |
As nouns the difference between village and ward
is that
village is a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town while
ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman.
As a verb ward is
to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
As a proper noun Ward is
{{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
ward |
township |
As nouns the difference between ward and township
is that
ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman while
township is the territory of a town; a subdivision of a county.
As a verb ward
is to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
As a proper noun Ward
is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
surgery |
ward |
As a noun surgery
is (medicine) a procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
As a proper noun ward is
for a guard or watchman.
ward |
wapentake |
As a proper noun ward
is for a guard or watchman.
As a noun wapentake is
an administrative subdivision in northern english counties, developed under norse influence, and corresponding to hundreds in the rest of england.
ward |
hundred |
As a proper noun ward
is for a guard or watchman.
As a numeral hundred is
(cardinal) a numerical value equal to (10
2), occurring after ninety-nine.
As a noun hundred is
(us|canada) a hundred-dollar bill.
ward |
soke |
In obsolete terms the difference between ward and soke
is that
ward is an underage orphan while
soke is a district under a particular jusridiction.
As nouns the difference between ward and soke
is that
ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman while
soke is any of several medieval rights, either to hold a court, or to receive fines.
As a verb ward
is to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
As a proper noun Ward
is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.
ward |
dormitory |
As a proper noun ward
is for a guard or watchman.
As a noun dormitory is
a room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind common abbreviation: dorm.
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