Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or thing.
Western Imperialism in the 20th Century,e.g., had a tutelary capacity: with the benevolent mission to teach formerly subject peoples, the art of self-government.
Quite a word, and definitely a big brother image connected to it, as used here.

So you have a tutelary relationship with Charlie? Are you teaching him self-governance? Removing his canine habits through education?

Yes.  This was another new word to cover up advertisements.  Use it wisely.
Charlie is a HER. And don’t ask me why.

I knew that, but I forgot. Could be the name.

saparris - 22 June 2009 07:55 PM

I knew that, but I forgot. Could be the name.

Or that you’re from Caroliner, where it does not matter what gender you are as long as you are cuzzin.