Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative. / A device or mechanism which is designed to protect. / One who prevents interference.

Government by a protector; especially, the government of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Oliver Cromwell.

plural of protector

plural of protectorate

Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial.

Title of the regent for the king(dom) of England and/or king(dom) of Scotland. / Title of the head of state of the Commonwealth / (rare) English rendering of vidame

A sheath, usually of plastic, designed to fit in a shirt pocket and hold pens and other small implements, preventing them from tearing or staining the shirt.

plural of pocket protector

An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles, and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.

plural of edge protector