| Pronunciation: | | 'peytrunis
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[n] a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron |
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PATRONESS is a 9 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | patronne |
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| | See Also: | | patron, sponsor, supporter |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pa"tron*ess\, n. [Cf. F. patronnesse.]
A female patron or helper. --Spenser.
Night, best patroness of grief. --Milton.
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