gardein
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman guardein, from guarder; equivalent to garde + -ein. Doublet of wardein.
Pronunciation
Noun
gardein (plural gardeins)
- (rare) guardian, guard; one who is given the responsibility of protection.
- (rare) The head officer or leader of an institution.
- (rare) An individual who acts in loco parentis; a guardian of a legal minor.
Descendants
References
- “gardein (n.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-16.