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FIREWARDEN
Etymology
Noun
firewarden (plural firewardens)
An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires.
Synonyms
• fireward
Source: Wiktionary
Fire"ward`en, n.
Definition: An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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