Noun

(en noun)

Someone who torments.

Thoughts, my tormentors , armed with deadly stings. — Milton.

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An implement for reducing a stiff soil, resembling a harrow, but running upon wheels.

(Hebert)

Noun

(en noun)

Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.

One who prevents interference.

A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.

* Jon Huntsman, Jr.

I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.

(UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.

(Shakespeare)

(Roman Catholic) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.