Meaning of warden in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɔrdn/

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  1. Noun

    warden

    Etymology

    Middle English (originally denoting a guardian or protector): from Anglo-Norman French and Old Northern French wardein, variant of Old French guarden‘guardian’

    Definitions

    1. the chief official in charge of a prison

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