Patron Synonyms & Definitions

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• PatronDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor.
2. (n.) A guardian saint. -- called also patron saint.
3. (n.) See Padrone, 2.
4. (n.) An advocate or pleader.
5. (n.) A master who had freed his slave, but still retained some paternal rights over him.
6. (n.) One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.
7. (n.) A man of distinction under whose protection another person placed himself.
8. (n.) One who protects, supports, or countenances; a defender.
9. (n.) One who encourages or helps a person, a cause, or a work; a furtherer; a promoter; as, a patron of art.
10. (a.) Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.

• PatronalDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Patron; protecting; favoring.

• PatronizerDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) One who patronizes.