pro·tec·to·ry
| \ prə-ˈtek-t(ə-)rē
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plural protectories
Definition of protectory
: an institution for the protection and care of usually homeless or delinquent children
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“Protectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protectory. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of protectory was in 1865
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