English Explanatory Dictionary

protectory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.
adj
  1. Acting as a protector; protective.

Word forms

protectory protectories more protectory most protectory

Etymology

From protector + -y.

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