air-raid warden

English

Noun

air-raid warden (plural air-raid wardens)

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.

Translations

person who defends a building during an air raid

Italian: capofabbricato

See also

fire watcher

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