'Prot'eg'e' definitions:

Definition of 'Prot'eg'e'

From: GCIDE
  • Prot'eg'e \Pro`t['e]`g['e]"\, n. m. Prot'eg'ee \Pro`t['e]`g['e]e"\, n. f.[F., p. p. of prot['e]ger. See Protect.] One under the care and protection of another, especially one receiving counseling and assistance in career development. [1913 Webster + PJC]