patroness
Americannoun
noun
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a woman who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor
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See patron saint
Gender
See -ess.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of patroness
1375–1425; late Middle English patronesse female patron saint < Old French
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Example Sentences
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Many stopped to kiss an icon of the patroness of their city, which an employee of the church said had been pulled from the rubble.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2023
Local officials said the icon of the patroness of the city was retrieved from under the rubble.
From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Today, Dymphna is known as the patroness of nervous disorders and mental disease, depression and incest, but she is not the only saint who can help the faithful in times of mental anguish.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2022
On a show like "Ted Lasso," for example, a filthy rich patroness may offer to solve a salaried friend's problems with getting a seat at a favorite restaurant by buying the place.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2021
She included her in the Friday sessions and raised her in the greatest intimacy with spirits, with the members of secret societies, and with the impoverished artists whose patroness she was.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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