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Vormund

guardian

noun FOR-moont Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: from Old High German munt 'protection'

Also means

legal guardian

Usage Note

Vormund is a legal guardian appointed for a minor or someone unable to act for themselves. It is a formal, legal term. The plural can be Vormünder or Vormunde. It is masculine; the related office is die Vormundschaft.

Examples

"Nach dem Tod der Eltern wurde der Großvater zum Vormund bestellt."

Natural Translation

After the parents' death the grandfather was appointed guardian.

Literal Translation

After the death the parents was the grandfather to-the guardian appointed.

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