gardein
Middle English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Anglo-Norman guardein, from guarder; equivalent to garde + -ein. Doublet of wardein.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
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 edit
References edit
- “gardein, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-16.