watch and ward
noun
a continuous watch or vigil, by or as by night and by day, especially for the purpose of guarding.
Nearby words
wastrel, wat, watap, watauga, watch, watch and ward, watch cap, watch chain, watch committee, watch fire, watch guard
Origin of watch and ward
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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