hayward

¹ American  

[hey-wawrd] / ˈheɪˌwɔrd /

noun

1. an officer having charge of hedges and fences around a town common, especially to keep cattle from breaking through and to impound stray cattle.

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Hayward ² American  

[hey-werd] / ˈheɪ wərd /

noun

1. Leland, 1902–71, U.S. theatrical producer.

2. a city in central California, SE of Oakland.

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hayward British  

/ ˈheɪˌwɔːd /

noun

1. obsolete a parish officer in charge of enclosures and fences

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Etymology

Origin of hayward

1175–1225; Middle English heiward, equivalent to hei ( e ) hedge, fence ( Old English hege; akin to hedge, haw ³ ) + ward ward

Example Sentences

Also of concern are the Hayward fault and the notorious San Andreas fault, according to the USGS.

From Los Angeles Times

Who else would’ve crowned journeyman power forward Gordon Hayward the fall guy in Kobe Bryant’s final game, the one where he scored 60 points and led the Lakers to a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback?

From Los Angeles Times

Felicity Hayward is going all out this year to find that Christmas joy.

From BBC

Hayward first fell in love with Pilates in high school and rediscovered it after the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

With the studio owner’s encouragement, Hayward got certified and began teaching Pilates classes.

From Los Angeles Times