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Definition of 'protectress'

English

Noun

(es)
  • A female protector.
  • *1897 , Henry James, What Maisie Knew :
  • *:Her protectress , at this, was upon her again [...]. For the rest of the conversation she was enclosed in Mrs. Wix's arms [...].
  • *{{quote-news|year=2007|date=March 11|author=Michael Kimmelman|title=The Goal Standard|work=New York Times citation
    • |passage=In Titian’s hands, Diana, protectress of pubescent girls, became a sporty archer in tie-up sandals and bracelets, hair gathered in a loose bun, a silky tunic gaping to reveal one breast, shooting an arrow at her hunky voyeur, who has newly furry ears and a shiny nose, dogs nipping at his crotch. }}

    Synonyms

    * protectrix

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