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Ward vs Block - What's the difference?

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 vs Hospital - What's the difference?

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 vs Ward - What's the difference?

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 vs Ward - What's the difference?

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 vs Township - What's the difference?

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 vs Ward - What's the difference?

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 vs Wapentake - What's the difference?

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 vs Hundred - What's the difference?

ward | hundred |


As a proper noun ward

is for a guard or watchman.

As a numeral hundred is

(cardinal) a numerical value equal to (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

As a noun hundred is

(us|canada) a hundred-dollar bill.

Ward vs Soke - What's the difference?

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 vs Dormitory - What's the difference?

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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