Definition of protection

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Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.

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Inlaw :: Inlaw (v. t.) To clear of outlawry or attainder; to place under the protection of the law.
Skullcap :: Skullcap (n.) A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection..
Rail :: Rail (n.) The light, fencelike structures of wood or metal at the break of the deck, and elsewhere where such protection is needed..
Bagworm :: Bagworm (n.) One of several lepidopterous insects which construct, in the larval state, a baglike case which they carry about for protection. One species (Platoeceticus Gloveri) feeds on the orange tree. See Basket worm..
Consulage :: Consulage (n.) A duty or tax paid by merchants for the protection of their commerce by means of a consul in a foreign place.
Convoy :: Convoy (n.) The act of attending for defense; the state of being so attended; protection; escort.
Covert Baron :: Covert baron () Under the protection of a husband; married.
Parasol :: Parasol (n.) A kind of small umbrella used by women as a protection from the sun.
Protectionism :: Protectionism (n.) The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4..
Starlit :: Starling (n.) A structure of piles driven round the piers of a bridge for protection and support; -- called also sterling.
Dehors :: Dehors (n.) All sorts of outworks in general, at a distance from the main works; any advanced works for protection or cover..
Fence :: Fence (v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
Mimicry :: Mimicry (n.) Protective resemblance; the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, -- a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies; imitation; mimesis; mimetism..
Sunshade :: Sunshade (n.) Anything used as a protection from the sun's rays.
Warison :: Warison (v. t.) Preparation; protection; provision; supply.
Tabard :: Tabard (n.) A sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn for protection from the weather. When worn over the armor it was commonly emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the name was given to the garment adopted for heralds..
Patron :: Patron (a.) Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.
Client :: Client (n.) A dependent; one under the protection of another.
Echauguette :: Echauguette (n.) A small chamber or place of protection for a sentinel, usually in the form of a projecting turret, or the like. See Castle..
Overshoe :: Overshoe (n.) A shoe that is worn over another for protection from wet or for extra warmth; esp., an India-rubber shoe; a galoche..
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