protectory
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·tec·to·ry
noun \-ˈtek-t(ə-)rē\ plural pro·tec·to·ries
Definition of PROTECTORY
: an institution for the protection and care of usually homeless or delinquent children
First Known Use of PROTECTORY
1885
Rhymes with PROTECTORY
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