Patroness Definition
pātrə-nĭs
noun
A woman who supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.
American Heritage
A female patron.
Webster's New World
A woman who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Patroness
Noun
Singular:
patroness
Plural:
patronessesOrigin of Patroness
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From Late Latin patronissa, from Classical Latin patrōnus.
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