| Patron (patron) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Pa"tron |
| [F., fr. L.
patronus, fr. pater a father. See Paternal, and
cf. Patroon, Padrone, Pattern.] |
One who protects, supports, or countenances; a
defender.
A
master who had freed his slave, but still retained some paternal
rights over him.
One who encourages or helps a person, a
cause, or a work; a furtherer; a promoter; as, a patron of
art.
One who has gift and
disposition of a benefice.
A guardian saint. -- called also patron
saint.
See Padrone,
2.
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| Patron (patron) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Pa"tron |
|
To be a patron of;
to patronize; to favor.
|
Doing the duty of a
patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.
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