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, nounWords nearby patroness
patrology,
patrolwoman,
patron,
patron saint,
patronage,
patroness,
patronize,
patronizing,
patronne,
patronym,
patronymic
Example sentences from the Web for patroness
British Dictionary definitions for patroness
patroness
/ (ˈpeɪtrənˌɛs) /
noun
a woman who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc; protector or benefactor
See patron saint
Derived forms of patroness
patronal (pəˈtrəʊnəl), adjective patronly, adjectiveWord Origin for patroness
see
patron