ward / warred [wɔrd]
ward – n. & v. – n. – 1. separate room or division of a hospital or prison or electoral division; 2. a minor under designated care; 3. a watchman, guard; 4. the action of watching or guarding; v. – 1. guard, defend, protect; 2. rule, govern, administer
warred – v. – past tense of war – battled, fought, campaigned against