Definition for Protect (-ed, -s)

protect (-ed, -s), v. [L. prōteg-ěre, cover in front, protect, defend < prō + teg-ěre, cover.]

  1. Cover; shield; guard; defend; preserve; make safe; make secure; keep from danger.
  2. Shield from punishment; [fig.] justify; cleanse; make pure; make holy; declare free from sin.

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