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

plural of protectorate

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.

plural of protector

Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial.

(historical) A protectorate of Nazi Germany established in 1939, covering present-day Czech Republic.

(historical)

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