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watch and ward

noun

a continuous watch or vigil, by or as by night and by day, especially for the purpose of guarding.

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Origin of watch and ward

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Words nearby watch and ward

wastrel, wat, watap, watauga, watch, watch and ward, watch cap, watch chain, watch committee, watch fire, watch guard
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