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1tutelary
adjective tu·te·lary \ˈtü-tə-ˌler-ē, ˈtyü-\
Definition of TUTELARY
1
: having the guardianship of a person or a thing <a tutelary goddess>
2
: of or relating to a guardian
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First Known Use of TUTELARY
1611
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
Rhymes with TUTELARY
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2tutelary
noun
plural tutelar·ies
Definition of TUTELARY
: a tutelary power (as a deity)
First Known Use of TUTELARY
1652
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