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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Protect, -tecke, v. [e.m.E. protect (1526), f. prōtect-, p.p. stem of L. prōtegere to cover in front, protect. Cf. Protege v., also rare obs. F. protecter (15th c. in Godef.).] To protect or defend; to afford immunity to. — c1590 Fowler I 166/4.
O Neptune, … Protect from rocks the maistres of my mynde 1681 Curiosities Charta Chest 32.
The generall of his majesties mint … will not protecke them from bearinge neghbovrly dewtie