Lord Protector


Lord Protector

n (Historical Terms) See Protector

pro•tec•tor

(prəˈtɛk tər)

n. 1. a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian. 2. (cap.) Also called Lord Protector. the title of the head of the government during the British Protectorate, held by Oliver Cromwell (1653–58) and by Richard Cromwell (1658–59). [1325–75; Middle English protectour (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin] pro•tec′tor•ship`, n.