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adjective
1.
having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
2.
tending to protect.
3.
Economics. of, pertaining to, or designed to favor protectionism: protective tariffs.
4.
defensive (def. 4).
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Protective
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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