air-raid warden en · NOUN
Meanings
- A person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.
- (UK, historical) A person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter. ▸ A member of an Air Raid Precautions organization, dedicated to protecting and sheltering civilians from air raids during World War II.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| air-raid wardens | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| air raid warden | alternative | lexicographic |
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it capofabbricato (person who defends a building during an air raid)