Having the property of conducting or leading (literal and figurative). Obsolete except as in 3.

Serving for direction or guidance: see quot. 1612. Obsolete.

That guides, in the senses of the verb.

That guides, directs, or leads to something; †also, that serves as a precedent.

Guiding, directing.

That conducts: see the verb.

That works as a tutor and chaperone to a wealthy young man travelling abroad, esp. in Europe. Cf. bear-leader, n. 2.

The action of chaperoning someone, esp. the education and chaperoning of a wealthy young man travelling abroad, esp. in Europe. Cf. bear-leader, n. 2.

Analogous to the Pole Star or to the poles of the earth in serving to guide, direct, or impel others.