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custodian
noun cus·to·di·an \ˌkəs-ˈtō-dē-ən\
: someone who keeps and protects something valuable for another person
: a person who cleans and takes care of a building
Full Definition of CUSTODIAN
: one that guards and protects or maintains; especially : one entrusted with guarding and keeping property or records or with custody or guardianship of prisoners or inmates
— cus·to·di·an·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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First Known Use of CUSTODIAN
1602
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custodian
noun cus·to·di·an \ˌkə-ˈstō-dē-ən\
Definition of CUSTODIAN for Kids
: a person who guards and protects or takes care of <the school custodian>
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