durward

/ˈdɜrwɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A man’s name, especially a surname, or a fictional character in a novel by Sir Walter Scott.

“The Durward family has a long history in the countryside.”

2. verb

To look or search with a deliberate and sometimes suspicious gaze.

“She durwarded the room to see if anyone was hiding.”

Synonyms

  • gazer
  • scout
  • watcher

Antonyms

  • glancer
  • looker