Main Entry:

cus·to·di·an

Pronunciation:

\ˌkəs-ˈtō-dē-ən\

Function:

noun

Date:

1602

: one that guards and protects or maintains ; especially : one entrusted with guarding and keeping property or records or with custody or guardianship of prisoners or inmates

— cus·to·di·an·ship \-ˌship\ noun