noun
Uncommon
woodward
Woodward (noun) means a person responsible for guarding or overseeing a wood or forest (historical). Example: “The manor's woodward reported anyone caught poaching timber.”
noun
1
A person responsible for guarding or overseeing a wood or forest (historical).
"The manor's woodward reported anyone caught poaching timber."
name
1
A common English surname, originally an occupational name for a forest warden.
"The journalist Bob Woodward is famous for his Watergate reporting."
How to use woodward
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, an officer who protected and managed a forest; today mostly encountered as a surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- woodwards
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The manor's _____ reported anyone caught poaching timber.
Etymology
From Old English wuduweard, "warden of the wood," combining "wood" and "ward" (guardian).
Frequently asked questions
What does “woodward” mean?
The word “woodward” means a person responsible for guarding or overseeing a wood or forest (historical). In plain terms, historically, an officer who protected and managed a forest; today mostly encountered as a surname.
How do you use “woodward” in a sentence?
Here is “woodward” used in a sentence: “The manor's woodward reported anyone caught poaching timber.”
What part of speech is “woodward”?
Depending on how it is used, “woodward” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “woodward” come from?
The word “woodward” comes from Old English. From Old English wuduweard, "warden of the wood," combining "wood" and "ward" (guardian).
Is “woodward” a common word?
“Woodward” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “woodward” have?
“Woodward” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person responsible for guarding or overseeing a wood or forest (historical).
