1658. Gurnall, Chr. in Arm., II. verse 16 xix. 650. Acts of mercy and forgivenesse are with so much difficulty drawn … from those that are Saints, even like milk out of a warded breast.
a. 1825. Forby, Voc. E. Anglia, s.v. Ward v., The hands of hard working people are said to be warded.
