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noun
A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A court formerly held in each ward of London, England for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
From Middle English wardmote. Equivalent to ward + moot.
