noun
Uncommon
hayward
HAY-wuhrd
Hayward (noun) means Historically, an official responsible for overseeing crops and keeping livestock out of the fields. Example: “In medieval villages, the hayward made sure stray cattle didn't trample the harvest.”
noun
1
Historically, an official responsible for overseeing crops and keeping livestock out of the fields.
"In medieval villages, the hayward made sure stray cattle didn't trample the harvest."
name
1
A surname derived from this occupation, and a city in California.
"She grew up in Hayward, just across the bay from San Francisco."
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Word forms
- Plural
- haywards
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Etymology
From "hay" (enclosure) plus "ward" (guardian) — someone who guarded the hedges and fields.
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What does “hayward” mean?
The word “hayward” means historically, an official responsible for overseeing crops and keeping livestock out of the fields.
How do you pronounce “hayward”?
“Hayward” is pronounced HAY-wuhrd (/ˈheɪwəɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hayward” in a sentence?
Here is “hayward” used in a sentence: “In medieval villages, the hayward made sure stray cattle didn't trample the harvest.”
What part of speech is “hayward”?
Depending on how it is used, “hayward” can be a noun and a name.
Is “hayward” a common word?
“Hayward” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hayward” have?
“Hayward” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, an official responsible for overseeing crops and keeping livestock out of the fields.
