hayward
/ˈheɪwərd/
noun
- A person whose job is to fence in or manage hedges, especially in a village or on an estate.
- The old estate still employs a hayward to maintain the ancient hedgerows.
- The hayward checked the hedges every spring to make sure no livestock could escape.
- In medieval times, the hayward was responsible for keeping the village fields enclosed.
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