Shielder
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
One who shields, protects, or shelters.
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noun.
Agent noun
of
shield
: one who shields.
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noun.
a person who cares for persons or property
Word Usage
"MacIlwaine knew so much of the private lives of community figures, then had not he, her husband and protector and shielder, planted in"
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
preserver
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
admonisher
bodyguard
champion
chaperon
chaperone