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wardship.

The state of being a ward of someone.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The state of being a ward of someone.

    uncountable · usually
  2. In English feudal law, the guardianship which the lord had of the land of his vassal while the latter was an infant or minor.

    historical · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From ward + -ship. Cognate with Dutch waardschap, Central Franconian Wirtschaff, Hunsrik Wertschaft, German Wirtschaft.

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