English Explanatory Dictionary

patroness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female patron goddess or saint.
  2. A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
verb
  1. To support or sponsor as a patroness.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ /ˌpeɪtɹəˈnɛs/

Word forms

patroness patronesses patronessing patronessed

Etymology

From Middle English patronesse, from Late Latin patronissa, from Classical Latin patrōnus; equivalent to patron + -ess.

Translations

French: dame patronesse German: Patronin Hungarian: patróna Irish: banéarlamh Old Irish: muimme Italian: patronessa Latin: fautrīx
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