Category:Protect

Pro*tect", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protected; p. pr. & vb. n. Protecting.] Etym: [l. protectus, p. p. of protegere, literally, to Cover in front; pro before + tegere to cover. See tegument.]

Defn: to cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; To preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. The gods of greece protect you! Shak.

Syn. -- to guard; shield; preserve. See defend.