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guardian

2 entries found.

  1. guardian
  2. guardian angel

Main Entry:
guard·ian Listen to the pronunciation of guardian
Pronunciation:
\ˈgär-dē-ən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English gardein, wardein — more at warden
Date:
15th century
1 : one that guards : custodian 2 : a superior of a Franciscan monastery 3 : one who has the care of the person or property of another
— guard·ian·ship Listen to the pronunciation of guardianship \-ˌship\ noun
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