prōtector

I. In gen., a coverer; trop., a protector (post-class.): legum protectores, Tert. Apol. 6; Vulg. Psa. 17, 3.—

II. In partic., one of the lifeguard or body - guard (post - class.): inter protectores suos, Spart. Carac. 7; Amm. 14, 7, 9; Cod. Th. 6, 24; Inscr. Grut. 1028, 2 al.