{
Tu′te-lar
, Tu′te-la-ry
, }
[L.
tutelaris
: cf. F.
tutélaire
. See
Tutelage
.]
Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting;
.
This, of all advantages, is the greatest . . . the most
tutelary
of morals.
Landor.