gardein

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman guardein, from guarder; equivalent to garde + -ein. Doublet of wardein.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡardɛi̯n/, /ˈɡardɛn/, /ˈɡardian/

Noun

gardein (plural gardeins)

  1. (rare) guardian, guard; one who is given the responsibility of protection.
  2. (rare) The head officer or leader of an institution.
  3. (rare) An individual who acts in loco parentis; a guardian of a legal minor.

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