Patroness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patroness is a noun meaning (religion) A female patron goddess or saint.
Meaning
(religion) A female patron goddess or saint.
More Meanings
- To support or sponsor as a patroness.
- (dated, more generally) A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
Example Sentences
And Night, the patronesse of love-stealth fayre, / Gave them safe conduct, till to end they came.
But a diary here and there survives from which we may see the patroness more closely and less romantically.
The second outstanding encouragement is the growing number of Circles organized and "patronessed" by members of the Chapters.
If I buy a ticket for a Flower Show, or a Music Show, or any sort of Show, and pay pretty heavy for it, why am I to be Patroned and Patronessed as if the Patrons and Patronesses treated me?
Word Forms
- patronesses
- patronessing
- patronessed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goddess, lady, patronus, priestess, goddess-queen, goddesship.
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