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Protasis
n.
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The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.
Protatic
a.
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Of or pertaining to the protasis of an ancient play; introductory.
Proteaceous
a.
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Of or pertaining to the Proteaceae, an order of apetalous evergreen shrubs, mostly natives of the Cape of Good Hope or of Australia.
Protean
a.
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Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.
Protean
a.
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Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different shapes or forms; as, an amoeba is a protean animalcule.
Proteanly
adv.
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In a protean manner.
Protected
imp. & p. p.
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of Protect
Protecting
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Protect
Protect
v. t.
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To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.
Protectingly
adv.
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By way of protection; in a protective manner.
Protection
n.
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The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.
Protection
n.
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That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.
Protection
n.
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A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport.
Protection
n.
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A theory, or a policy, of protecting the producers in a country from foreign competition in the home market by the imposition of such discriminating duties on goods of foreign production as will restrict or prevent their importation; -- opposed to free trade.
Protectionism
n.
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The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4.
Protectionist
n.
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One who favors protection. See Protection, 4.
Protective
a.
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Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
Protectiveness
n.
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The quality or state of being protective.
Protector
n.
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One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron.
Protector
n.
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One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
Protector
n.
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A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
Protectoral
a.
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Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial; as, protectoral power.
Protectorate
n.
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Government by a protector; -- applied especially to the government of England by Oliver Cromwell.
Protectorate
n.
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The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs.
Protectorial
a.
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Same as Protectoral.
Protectorless
a.
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Having no protector; unprotected.
Protectorship
n.
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The office of a protector or regent; protectorate.
Protectress
n.
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Alt. of Protectrix
Protectrix
n.
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A woman who protects.
Protege
n. f.
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Alt. of Protegee