What is an officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward called?
firewarden — An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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