Meaning

1 senses
  1. A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.

Origin

From protector + -y.

From protector + -y.

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Forms

plural: protectories
Singularprotectory
Pluralprotectories

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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