Sekirov Dictionary

patroness

/ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

•
(old-fashioned) A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
- If I buy a ticket for a Flower Show, or a Music Show, or any sort of Show, and pay pretty heavy for it, why am I to be Patroned and Patronessed as if the Patrons and Patronesses treated me? — 1865
•
A female patron goddess or saint.
- And Night, the patronesse of love-stealth fayre, / Gave them safe conduct, till to end they came. — 1590

verb1

•
To support or sponsor as a patroness.
- If I buy a ticket for a Flower Show, or a Music Show, or any sort of Show, and pay pretty heavy for it, why am I to be Patroned and Patronessed as if the Patrons and Patronesses treated me? — 1865

forms

patronessed · patronessing · patronesses

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