warded

[ wawr-did ]

adjective

1. having notches, slots, or wards, as in locks and keys.

warded

/ ˈwɔːdɪd /

adjective

1. (of locks, keys, etc) having wards

Word History and Origins

Origin of warded¹

1565–75; ward (noun) + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Another widely-circulated post was written by a person who said their mother was badly injured in the attack and was currently warded in a hospital's intensive care unit.

From BBC

The Secret Service has warded off two assassination attempts on the TV personality-turned-head of state, with Trump's survival of the first attack coming down to a matter of centimeters.

From Salon

An armed homeowner in a Seattle suburb warded off a burglary attempt early Thursday by firing multiple rounds through the door that the thieves were trying to kick down, police said.

From Washington Times

Respiratory infections could change their patterns, and fungi usually warded off by body heat could adapt to the world’s higher temperatures and become more adept at infecting humans.

From Science Magazine

He warded off a defender before chipping the ball over advancing goalkeeper Mario González for his third goal in two games and sixth goal in 14 appearances overall.

From Washington Post