gardián

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See also: gardian

Galician

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *wardāną (to guard). Compare Portuguese guardião, Spanish guardián, English guardian.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gardián m (plural gardiáns, feminine gardiá, feminine plural gardiás)

  1. guardian, guard, defender
  2. superior of a convent
    • 1319, Miguel Romaní Martínez (ed.), La colección diplomática de Santa María de Oseira (1025-1310). Santiago: Tórculo Edicións, IV, page 44:
      frey Lourenço d'Orzellon gardian do moesteyro de San Françisco de Ourense
      friar Lourenzo de Orcellón, superior of the monastery of Saint Francis in Ourense
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