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ˈpeɪ trə nɪspa·troness

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. patroness, patronnenoun

    a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

Wiktionary

  1. patronessnoun

    A female patron.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Patronessnoun

    Etymology: feminine of patron; patrona, Lat.

    Of close escapes the aged patroness,
    Blacker than earst, her sable mantle spred,
    When with two trusty maids in great distress,
    Both from mine uncle and my realm I fled. Edward Fairfax.

    All things should be guided by her direction, as the sovereign patroness and protectress of the enterprise. Francis Bacon.

    Befriend me night, best patroness of grief,
    Over the pole thy thickest mantle throw. John Milton.

    He petitioned his patroness, who gave him for answer, that providence had assigned every bird its proportion. Roger L'Estrange.

    It was taken into the protection of my patronesses at court. Jonathan Swift.

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  1. patroness

    A patroness is a female who gives support, encouragement, or financial sponsorship to a particular person, organization, cause, or activity. This term can be used in various contexts such as arts, charities, or clubs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Patronessnoun

    a female patron or helper

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. patronnesse.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of patroness in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of patroness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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