protectory

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(-tər ē)

noun pl. protectories

Historical a church-operated institution for the protection of destitute children

See protectory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. pro·tec·to·ries
An institution providing for the welfare of homeless, destitute, or delinquent children.
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