protegee
təˌʒeɪ, ˌproʊ noun
a woman under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in her career or welfare.
Origin:
1770–80; < French, feminine of protégé protégé
1770–80; < French, feminine of protégé protégé
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protégé or (feminine) protégée (ˈprəʊtɪˌʒeɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a person who is protected and aided by the patronage of another person | |
| [C18: from French protéger to | |
| protégée or (feminine) protégée | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from French protéger to | |
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