单词 | wardsman |
释义 | † wardsmann.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 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). < n.11482n.21683 |
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