Ward-corn

Ward-corn
Ward-corn Ward"-corn`, n. [Ward + F. corne horn, L. cornu.] (O. Eng. Law) The duty of keeping watch and ward (see the Note under {Watch}, n., 1) with a horn to be blown upon any occasion of surprise. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]

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