protégé
[ proh-tuh-zhey, proh-tuh-zhey ]
/ ˈproʊ təˌʒeɪ, ˌproʊ təˈʒeɪ /
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noun
a person under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in his or her career or welfare.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH protégé
prodigy, protégéWords nearby protégé
protective tariff, protector, protectorate, protectory, protectress, protégé, protégée, protei, proteid, protein, proteinase
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British Dictionary definitions for protégé
protégé
feminine protge
/ (ˈprəʊtɪˌʒeɪ) /
noun
a person who is protected and aided by the patronage of another person
Word Origin for protégé
C18: from French protéger to protect
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