n. [ 2d uro- + Gr. &unr_; roof. ] (Zool.) One of the plates on the under side of the tail of a serpent. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ ‖n. m. ‖n. f. } [ F., p. p. of protéger. See Protect. ] One under the care and protection of another, especially one receiving counseling and assistance in career development. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]