n. [ L.: cf. F. protecteur. ]
For the world's protector shall be known. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
Is it concluded he shall be protector ! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lord Protector (Eng. Hist.),
a. Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial;
n. [ Cf. F. protectorat. ]
a. [ Cf. L. protectorius. ] Same as Protectoral. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having no protector; unprotected. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of a protector or regent; protectorate. [ 1913 Webster ]