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hayward

1

[hey-wawrd]

noun

  1. an officer having charge of hedges and fences around a town common, especially to keep cattle from breaking through and to impound stray cattle.



Hayward

2

[hey-werd]

noun

  1. Leland, 1902–71, U.S. theatrical producer.

  2. a city in central California, SE of Oakland.

hayward

/ ˈɪˌɔː /

noun

  1. obsoletea parish officer in charge of enclosures and fences

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hayward1

1175–1225; Middle English heiward, equivalent to hei ( e ) hedge, fence ( Old English hege; akin to hedge, haw 3 ) + ward ward
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Days after Waymo’s announcement, Zoox opened a 220,000-square-foot facility in Hayward, Calif., that the company says will be able to produce 10,000 robotaxis per year.

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Conservative pollster Lord Hayward is more cautious – and is concerned that a deal may pose a "bear trap" for the government if it's seen as providing free movement to young Europeans.

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In March, the 43-year-old Hayward resident was caught off guard when he learned his employer, payment company Square, was eliminating his role as a development and operations engineer because of a reorganization.

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Three years ago, in response to a number of concerns over Scottish education, Prof Louise Hayward was asked by the Scottish government to conduct a review of qualifications and assessment.

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Gilruth told MSPs she agreed with the Hayward report's recommendation that there should be less reliance on "high stakes final exams" but last year the Scottish government rejected the proposals.

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