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PROTECT

\pɹətˈɛkt], \pɹətˈɛkt], \p_ɹ_ə_t_ˈɛ_k_t]\

Definitions of PROTECT

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

To keep in safety; guard; shield; shelter; to foster by a high tariff, as home industries.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

To cover in front: to cover over: to defend: to shelter.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To preserve in safety; guard; defend.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To cover from danger or injury; to shield or defend.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

To cover from danger; to throw a shelter over; to shield; to guard; to patronise.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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