patroness

[ pey-truh-nis ]
/ ˈpeɪ trə nɪs /
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noun

a woman who protects, supports, or sponsors someone or something.

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Origin of patroness

1375–1425; late Middle English patronesse female patron saint < Old French

usage note for patroness

See -ess.

OTHER WORDS FROM patroness

sub·pa·tron·ess, noun

Words nearby patroness

patrology, patrolwoman, patron, patron saint, patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne, patronym, patronymic
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Words related to patroness

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British Dictionary definitions for patroness

patroness
/ (ˈpeɪtrənˌɛs) /

noun

a woman who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor
See patron saint

Derived forms of patroness

patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl), adjectivepatronly, adjective

Word Origin for patroness

see patron
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