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wards

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1. n a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another n a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections n block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care n English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) n English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920) n United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) n a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) v watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect Source: ecdict

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