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dzéé

[proh-tuh-zhey, proh-tuh-zhey]

noun

  1. a person under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in their career or welfare.



dzéé

/ ˈəʊɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. a person who is protected and aided by the patronage of another person

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dzéé1

First recorded in 1780–90; from French, noun use of past participle of dzé “to protect” from Latin ōٱ𲵱; protect
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dzéé1

C18: from French dzé to protect
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Example Sentences

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In brief comments to reporters, the former president — who plucked Sheinbaum from relative academic obscurity to launch her remarkable political ascendance — hailed the judicial vote and praised his protege.

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He snared fellow dzéé Jewel Andrew, thanks to Brook's flying catch.

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Marie & Rosetta tells the story of Tharpe and her protege, Marie Knight, played by Ntombizodwa Ndlovu.

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Usher was a Combs dzéé who was sent by record executive and producer L.A.

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Deborah’s search takes her to a beach where she follows what turns out to be a stranger into the surf, fearing her dzéé intends to drown herself.

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