For the world's protector shall be known. --Waller.
2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the
king's minority; a regent.
Is it concluded he shall be protector ! --Shak.
3. (R. C. Ch.) 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.
{Lord Protector} (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell
as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth
(1653-1658).