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[ noun ] a person who cares for persons or property
Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)The jury also commented on the Fulton ordinary 's court which has been under_fire for its practices in the appointment of appraisers , guardians and administrators and the awarding of fees and compensation . ("Editorials"...)Capable as their minds may be in some directions , these guardians of the nation 's security are incapable of learning , or even of observing . (Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)`` Sigmen love you , too , my guardian '' , said Hal , choking . |
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[ adjective ] providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
Examples "daycare that is educational and not just custodial" "a guardian angel" "tutelary gods" Related terms |
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