Obs. [f. ward’s genit. of WARD sb.3 (= AWARD) + MAN sb.] An arbitrator.
1482. Cely Papers (Camden), 107. The warddysman hath sen yowre lyve lodd and entyd hit in her bokes.
1622–3. (23 Feb.) Essex Archdeaconries, Depositions bk. (MS.), lf. 27 b. Mr. Sweno and Mr. Knivett should be wardes men to end all matters and controversies betwene them.
