guardian
/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ noun B2- Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
- A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).
- A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.
- A superior in a Franciscan monastery.
- A major or final enemy; boss.
- A servicemember of the United States Space Force.
Plural guardians
From the library
Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.
He has also _brotherly_ pride, which, with _some_ brotherly affection, makes him a very kind and careful guardian of his sister; and you will hear him generally cried up as the most attentive and best of brothers.”
And pray what sort of a guardian do you make?
## Chapter X The Guardian of the Gate
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