Etymology

guardianship

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Today it means: The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *skapjaną ← English guardian
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  1. Englishguardian
  2. Proto-Germanic*skapjaną
  3. English todayguardianship

From guardian + -ship.

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