CUSTODIAL Cus*to"di*al (ks-t"d-al), a. Etym: [Cf. F. custodial, fr. L. custodia. See Custody.]
Defn: Relating to custody or guardianship.
CUSTODIAN
Cus*to"di*an (ks-t"d-an), n. Etym: [From Custody.]
Defn: One who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent.
CUSTODIANSHIP
Cus*to"di*an*ship, n.
Defn: Office or duty of a custodian.
CUSTODIER
Cus*to"di*er (-r), n. Etym: [Cf. LL. custodiarus.]
Defn: A custodian. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
CUSTODY Cus"to*dy (ks"t-d), n. Etym: [L. custodia, fr. custos guard; prob. akin to Gr. hide. Seee Hide to cover.]
1. A keeping or guarding; care, watch, inspection, for keeping, preservation, or security. A fleet of thirty ships for the custody of the narrow seas. Bacon.