protectress

[ proh-tek-tris ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

See -ess.

First recorded in 1560–70; protect(o)r + -ess

How many prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings ascend daily to the throne of this our exalted and merciful protectress!

Lippo will find an affectionate protectress in her who will be able to appreciate his little-recognized virtues.

Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress, and thanked her a thousand times for her great favours.

He had lost the protectress of his youth, and, in the same day, he had recovered the guide and guardian of his childhood.

"Whatever the Grand Protectress vouchsafes to give us shall be cherished by the order," added Paul.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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