Tutor etymology

English

English word tutor comes from Latin tueor, and later Latin tutus (Protected. Safe, prudent. Secure.)

Detailed word origin of tutor

Dictionary entry Language Definition
tueor Latin (lat) I care for, guard, defend, protect, support, compensate or make up for.. I look or gaze at, behold, watch, view.. I uphold, keep up, maintain, preserve.
tutus Latin (lat) Protected. Safe, prudent. Secure.
tutari Latin (lat)
tuteur Old French (fro)
tutour Middle English (enm)
tutor English (en) (trading card games) To search your deck for one or more other cards.. (transitive) To instruct or teach, especially to an individual or small group. (UK) A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.. (obsolete) One who has the charge of a child or pupil and his estate; a guardian.. (trading card games) A card that allows you to search your deck for one or more other [...]