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, nounWords nearby patroness
patrol torpedo boat, patrol wagon, patrolwoman, patron, patronage, patroness, patronize, patronizing, patronne, patron saint, patronym
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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, adjectiveWord Origin for patroness
see patron
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