watch and ward
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Etymology
Origin of watch and ward
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Mourned the Daily Mail: "The vision of an alert, unsleeping corps of first-class brains keeping watch and ward has taken another blow."
From Time Magazine Archive
Considering the close watch and ward which he had kept upon the lad, it was surprising that he should leave him so long to the enjoyment of his own society.
From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard
And they ate their meal; and Modan kept watch and ward, while Dermat and Grania slept in the cave, till the pleasant morning filled the world with light.
From Old Celtic Romances by Unknown
A bed was made up close to her own, all arrangements were arranged to keep watch and ward over her through the night.
From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard
But keep watch and ward, lest you be overreached, for you are simple.'
From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
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