/tooht"l er'ee, tyooht"-/ , adj., n., pl. tutelaries .
adj.
1. having the position of guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing: tutelary saint.
2. of or pertaining to a guardian or guardianship.
n.
3. a person who has tutelary powers, as a saint, deity, or guardian.
Also, tutelar /tooht"l euhr, tyooht"-/ .
[ 1605-15; tutelarius guardian; see TUTELAGE, -ARY ]