patroness

[ pey-truh-nis ]
/ ˈpeɪ trə nɪs /

noun

a woman who protects, supports, or sponsors someone or something.

Origin of patroness

1375–1425; late Middle English patronesse female patron saint < Old French

usage note for patroness

See -ess.

OTHER WORDS FROM patroness

sub·pa·tron·ess, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for patroness

patroness
/ (ˈpeɪtrənˌɛs) /

noun

a woman who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor

Derived forms of patroness

patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl), adjective patronly, adjective

Word Origin for patroness

see patron