It was World War II, and the captain was attempting to rally the GIs on the eve of a big offensive.
"Out there," said the captain, "is your enemy. The man who has made your life miserable, who is working to destroy you; the man who has been trying to kill you day after day throughout this war."
Private Johnson jumped to his feet. "My God! The cook’s working for the Germans!"
n. - a protecting or being protected; defence. B thing, person, or animal that protects.
- (also protectionism) theory or practice of protecting home industries.
- colloq. A immunity from violence etc. Obtained by payment to gangsters etc. B (in full protection money) money so paid. protectionist n. & adj.
html-code online crossword dictionary:
To add to the dictionary krossvordista new word or its definition to an existing word, click on the "Add a word or definition of" fill opened form and click "to send".