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Gardianus

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Lat. [from Fr. gardein.] In old English law. A guardian, defender or protector. In feudal law, gardio.

Spelman.

A warden. Gardianus ecclesice; a church-warden. See Defensor. Ckirdianus quinque portuum; Warden of the Cinque Ports. Spelman.