C1 noun Formal

enferward

/ˈɛnfəˌwɔːrd/

A specialized noun referring to the inner precinct or the designated guardian of the interior divisions within a historic fortress or architectural complex. It signifies both a spatial boundary and the administrative oversight of a structure's most secure inner zone.

Exemplos

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The guide led us through the heavy gates into the enferward, where the royal family once resided.

The guide led us through the heavy gates into the enferward, where the royal family once resided.

2

The restoration of the enferward requires meticulous attention to the original 14th-century masonry.

The restoration of the enferward requires meticulous attention to the original 14th-century masonry.

3

I found a quiet spot in the enferward to read away from the noise of the city.

I found a quiet spot in the enferward to read away from the noise of the city.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
enferward
Adjetivo
enferwardian
Relacionado
warder
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'en' (entering) the 'fer' (fortress) 'ward' (section). It is the inner section you enter within a fortress.

Quiz rápido

The knight stood guard at the entrance of the _______, ensuring no intruders reached the inner sanctum.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: enferward

Exemplos

1

The guide led us through the heavy gates into the enferward, where the royal family once resided.

everyday

The guide led us through the heavy gates into the enferward, where the royal family once resided.

2

The restoration of the enferward requires meticulous attention to the original 14th-century masonry.

formal

The restoration of the enferward requires meticulous attention to the original 14th-century masonry.

3

I found a quiet spot in the enferward to read away from the noise of the city.

informal

I found a quiet spot in the enferward to read away from the noise of the city.

4

Quantitative analysis suggests the enferward was significantly expanded during the late Carolingian period.

academic

Quantitative analysis suggests the enferward was significantly expanded during the late Carolingian period.

5

The commercial appraisal of the castle site must include the historical value of the enferward.

business

The commercial appraisal of the castle site must include the historical value of the enferward.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
enferward
Adjetivo
enferwardian
Relacionado
warder

Colocações comuns

secure the enferward secure the enferward
ancient enferward ancient enferward
enferward gate enferward gate
within the enferward within the enferward
cross the enferward cross the enferward

Frases Comuns

The keys to the enferward

The keys to the enferward

Enferward protocol

Enferward protocol

Beyond the enferward

Beyond the enferward

Frequentemente confundido com

enferward vs afterward

Afterward is an adverb relating to time, whereas enferward is a noun relating to a physical space or role.

enferward vs warden

A warden is a modern administrative official, while an enferward is specifically tied to historical or fortress contexts.

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Notas de uso

This term is rare and predominantly found in architectural history or specific aptitude tests. It should be used when discussing the layout of medieval fortifications or in literary contexts involving ancient strongholds.

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Erros comuns

Learners often mistake it for a directional adverb like 'forward' or 'downward' because of the suffix -ward.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'en' (entering) the 'fer' (fortress) 'ward' (section). It is the inner section you enter within a fortress.

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Origem da palavra

Constructed from the prefix 'en-' (within) and the Middle English 'ward' (a guarded area or division).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Usually used with the definite article 'the' Plural form: enferwards
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Contexto cultural

The concept of an inner ward is central to European feudal architecture, representing the last line of defense for nobility.

Quiz rápido

The knight stood guard at the entrance of the _______, ensuring no intruders reached the inner sanctum.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: enferward

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