custos
/ˈkʌstoʊs/
noun
- A person who guards or protects something; a custodian or keeper.
- The museum hired a custos to watch over the ancient artifacts at night.
- In medieval times, the custos of the castle was responsible for its security.
- The old library had a dedicated custos who ensured no books were damaged.
- A title for a senior official or guardian in certain organizations, especially in academic or religious contexts.
- The custos of the college was in charge of maintaining discipline among the students.
- The university appointed a new custos to manage the archives and special collections.
- As custos of the cathedral, he oversaw the preservation of its historic records.