Definition for HAY'-WARD

HAY'-WARD, n. [hay and ward, hedgeward.]

A person who keeps the common herd or cattle of a town, and guards hedges or fences. In New England, the hayward is a town officer, whose duty is to impound cattle, and particularly swine which are found running at large in the highways, contrary to law.

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