• Protectress

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /pɹəˈtÉ›ktɹɪs/

    Origin

    From protector + -ess.

    Full definition of protectress

    Noun

    protectress

    (plural protectresses)
    1. A female protector.
      • 1897, Henry James, What Maisie Knew:Her protectress, at this, was upon her again .... For the rest of the conversation she was enclosed in Mrs. Wix's arms ....
      • 2007, March 11, Michael Kimmelman, The Goal Standard, In Titian’s hands, Diana, protectress of pubescent girls, became a sporty archer in tie-up sandals and bracelets, hair gathered in a loose bun, a silky tunic gaping to reveal one breast, shooting an arrow at her hunky voyeur, who has newly furry ears and a shiny nose, dogs nipping at his crotch.

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