Definition of PROTECTORY

protectory

Meanings

Plural: protectories

Noun

  • A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.

Adj

  • Acting as a protector; protective.

Origin / Etymology

From protector + -y.

Scrabble Score: 17

protectory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
protectory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
protectory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

protectory is a valid Words With Friends word