- One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury,
evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. - One having the care of the kingdom during the king's
minority; a regent. - A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman
Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome;
also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious
order, etc.
Definition
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