woodward
word
/ˈwʊdˌwɔɹd/, /ˈwʊdwɝd/
/ˈwʊdˌwɔːd/
Definition
A 'woodward' is an old English term for a person who was responsible for taking care of a forest or woodland, especially in medieval times.
Usage & Nuances
Now extremely rare and historical; mainly appears in British history or literature. Not to be confused with 'woodward' as a surname, which is unrelated. Used when discussing old forest laws or medieval occupations.
Spanish: guardabosques - vigilante forestal (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): guarda-florestal (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): guarda-florestal (antigo)Chinese (Simplified): 林地管理员 (古语)Chinese (Traditional): 林地管理員 (舊語)Hindi: वन रक्षक (पुराना शब्द)Arabic: حارس الغابة (قديم)Bengali: বন প্রহরী (পুরনো শব্দ)Russian: лесничий (устар.)Japanese: 森林管理人（古語）Vietnamese: cảnh vệ rừng (cổ)Korean: 산림 관리인 (고어)Turkish: orman bekçisi (eski kullanım)Urdu: جنگل کا نگہبان (پرانا لفظ)Indonesian: penjaga hutan (kuno)
Example Sentences
A woodward knew every path in the forest.
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The village respected their woodward.
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In medieval England, a woodward guarded the king's forests.
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Becoming a woodward was an honor in those days.
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You won’t find a woodward in the modern job listings!
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If you read old English ballads, you might see the word woodward.
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