Middle English Dictionary Entry
tūtē̆le n.
Entry Info
Forms | tūtē̆le n. Also (?error) tytlee. |
Etymology | OF tutele, tutelle; also cp. L tūtēla. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A guardian, protector;—used of the Virgin Mary.
Associated quotations
- c1450(a1449) Lydg.Ballade ROL (Sln 1212)57 : Of alle cristen protectrix and tutele [vr. tytlee]..To hem þat erryn, the path of her sequele.