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na | guardian |
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na | patronus |
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guardian Explanation: The one that protects is a 'protector' both in Latin and English (the English have borrowed the word). You can also translate it as guardian, defender, but protector would be the best option |
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patronus Explanation: protector = patronus protector in the sense of guard = custos (Gen. custodis) to protect = custodire, protegere, tueri Langenscheidts Dictionary |
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