/tooht"l ij, tyooht"-/ , n.
1. the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; office or function of a guardian; guardianship.
2. instruction; teaching; guidance: His knowledge of Spanish increased under private tutelage.
3. the state of being under a guardian or a tutor.
[ 1595-1605; tutel ( a ) guardianship (deriv. of tueri to watch; see TUITION) + -AGE ]
Syn. 2. direction, supervision, tutoring, coaching.