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protector

pro·tec·tor

UK/pɹəˈtɛktə/ US/pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ fairly common uk

noun

1.

a person who cares for persons or property

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Origin

From Middle English protectour, from Anglo-Norman protectour, protector and its etymon Latin prōtēctor, from prōtegō (“shield, protect”). By surface analysis, protect + -or. Displaced native Old English sċildend.

Phrases

  • athletic protector
  • earthquake protector
  • edge protector
  • Hector protector
  • lord protector
  • mattress protector
  • personal protector
  • pocket protector

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