tutelary deity
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tutelary deity
- /ˈtʃuːtɪləɹi ˈdiːəti/ UK
- /ˈtutɪlɜɹi ˈdeɪəti/ US
noun tutelary deities
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A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.
Where had then beene the church of Durham, and the devotion of Kings to his ſepulchur? Where had then beene the tutelarie Deity against the Scotts, and the lande of the church called St. Cuthberts patrimony? How then should his holywarke folk be freed from tribute and ſervice in warre, and the Monke
Similar: tutelar, tutelary, genius, household god
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noun minor protective or otherwise helpful deity
| Español | genio, musa |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 수호신 suhosin |
| 日本語 | 守護神 shugoshin |
| 中文 | 守護神 /守护神 shǒuhùshén |
| Português | gênio |
| Français | génie |
| Русский | бог-покрови́тель bog-pokrovítelʹ, боги́ня-покрови́тельница bogínja-pokrovítelʹnica |
| Tiếng Việt | thần hộ mệnh |
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title = {tutelary deity},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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