warded

adjective

ward·​ed ˈwȯr-dəd How to pronounce warded (audio)
: provided with a ward
a warded lock

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Keys for warded locks have slots to bypass the wards that allow the key to freely rotate inside the lock. Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, 22 Feb. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of warded was in the 14th century

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“Warded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warded. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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