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pro•tec•tor

(prəˈtɛk tər)

n.

1. a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.

2. (cap.) Also called Lord Protector. the title of the head of the government during the British Protectorate, held by Oliver Cromwell (1653–58) and by Richard Cromwell (1658–59).

[1325–75; Middle English protectour (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin]

pro•tec′tor•ship`, n.

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