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单词 protectory
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Definition of protectory in English:

protectory

noun prəˈtɛkt(ə)ri
  • An institution for the care and education of destitute or delinquent children.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From classical Latin prōtect-, past participial stem of prōtegere protect + -ory, probably after refectory, reformatory, etc.

 
 

Definition of protectory in US English:

protectory

nounprəˈtɛkt(ə)ri
  • An institution for the care and education of destitute or delinquent children.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From classical Latin prōtect-, past participial stem of prōtegere protect + -ory, probably after refectory, reformatory, etc.

 
 
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