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tutelary

tu·te·lar·y [ tt'l èrree ] or tu·te·lar [ tt'lər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. acting as protector: acting in the role of a protector or guardian
tutelary saints

2. of guardian: relating to or belonging to a guardian



noun  (plural tu·te·lar·ies) (plural tu·te·lars)
Definition:
 
guarding presence: a tutelary being or person, especially a saint or deity ( literary )

[Early 17th century. < Latin tutelarius< tutela (see tutelage)]
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