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Chaperon

A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.

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Defender 76% connected

One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator.

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Escort 76% connected

A body of armed men to attend a person of distinction for the sake of affording safety when on a journey; one who conducts some one as an attendant;…

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Guardian 76% connected

One who guards, preserves, or secures; one to whom any person or thing is committed for protection, security, or preservation from injury; a warden.

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Protector 76% connected

One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron.

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Duenna 76% connected

The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain.

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Protect 72% connected

To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.

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