Reference meaning
air-raid warden
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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.
Other meanings
2. noun
A member of an Air Raid Precautions organization, dedicated to protecting and sheltering civilians from air raids during World War II.
3. noun
Alternative form of air-raid warden.
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