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protégée

pro·té·gée [ prṓtə ày, prtə áy ] (plural pro·té·gées)


noun 
Definition:
 
woman or girl under somebody's patronage: a young woman who receives help, guidance, training, and support from somebody who is older and has more experience or influence

[Late 18th century. < French, feminine of protégé (see protégé)]
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