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单词 wardsman
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wardsmann.1

Etymology: < ward's genitive of ward n.3 (= award n.) + man n.1
Obsolete.
An arbitrator.
ΘΚΠ
society > society and the community > dissent > absence of dissension or peace > bringing about concord or peace > [noun] > settling quarrels or disputes > arbitration > arbitrator
noumperec1350
umpire?c1400
arbitrator1426
mid-man1459
wardsman1482
appointer1523
daysman1530
arbiter1548
moderator1556
oddsman1571
compromitter1579
compromiser1598
compromittee1602
umpirer1650
goodman1836
honest broker1878
leopard-skin chief1933
leopard-skin priest1951
1482 in H. E. Malden Cely Papers (1900) 107 The warddysman hath sen yowre lyve lodd and entyd hit in her bokes.
1622–3 Essex Archdeaconries, Depositions bk. (MS.) lf. 27 b Mr. Sweno and Mr. Knivett should be wardes men to end all matters and controversies betwene them.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online June 2021).

wardsmann.2

/ˈwɔːdsmən/
Etymology: < ward's genitive of ward n.2 + man n.1 Compare wardman n.
1. In certain boroughs: A member of the governing body, consisting of representatives elected by the several wards.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > local government body > [noun] > member of local government council > town-councillor > one of select body in certain boroughs
wardman1444
wardsmana1711
a1711 R. Atkyns Anc. & Present State Glostershire (1712) 347 Cirencester..hath two High-Constables and fourteen Wardsmen over seven distinct Wards, appointed yearly at the Court-Leet.
2. An inmate appointed to supervise his ward in a prison or workhouse.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > punishment > imprisonment > prisoner > [noun] > privileged or having responsibilities
free-warder1595
ruler1733
wardsman1789
runner1830
trusty1849
tea man1877
red band1923
trustee1933
passman1965
1789 J. Howard Acct. Lazarettos Europe 125 To every ward here [i.e. at Newgate], and at both the Compters, there is an orderly prisoner called a wardsman, who should wash, sweep and keep his ward fresh and clean.
1821 Syd. Smith Wks. (1859) I. 339/1 Wardsmen, selected in each yard among the best of the prisoners, are very serviceable.
1836 C. Dickens Sketches by Boz 1st Ser. I. 119 The wardsmen and wardswomen are all prisoners, selected for good conduct.
1891 Daily News 26 Dec. 5/5 ‘That man I employ as wardsman,’ observed the master [of the workhouse].
3. A watchman who is responsible for prisoners.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > punishment > imprisonment > prisoner > [noun] > jailer
jailerc1290
prisonera1325
officer?1387
claviculer1447
javeler?c1450
key turner1606
baston1607
twistkey1617
prison keeper1623
detainer1647
prison officer1649
turnkey1655
imprisoner1656
phylacist1656
cipier1671
wardsman1683
goodman1698
prison guard1722
screw1812
dungeoner1817
dubsman1839
cell-keeper1841
prison warder1854
warder1855
dubs1882
twirl1891
hack1914
correction officer1940
1683 T. Ellwood Hist. Life (1885) 126 [The watchman]..went out to seek the constable... He was a young man,..somewhat better mannered than his wardsman.

Derivatives

ˈwardswoman n.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > punishment > imprisonment > prisoner > [noun] > privileged or having responsibilities > female
wardswoman1836
1836 C. Dickens Sketches by Boz 1st Ser. I. 119 In every ward on the female side a wardswoman is appointed to preserve order.
1897 Daily News 17 Sept. 7/3 An aged inmate, wearing the workhouse clothes, said she was night wardswoman of the infirm ward.

Draft additions 1993

4. Chiefly Australian. A hospital orderly.
ΘΚΠ
the world > health and disease > healing > healer > non-medical worker > [noun] > hospital attendant
wardsman1896
porter1907
whitecoat1911
sanitar1916
ward orderly1946
ward aide1965
1896 H. Lawson While Billy Boils 67 You know you are not in a fit state to go out. Let the wardsman help you to undress.
1936 C. L. R. James Minty Alley xxxiii. 317 He died this morning about half-past three. I met a wardsman from the hospital and he tell me.
1946 A. Marshall Tell us about the Turkey, Jo 38 Three nurses and the wardsman lifted him in their arms. They carried him slowly towards his ward.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1921; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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