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]