patroness

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

Etymology

From Middle English patronesse, from Late Latin patronissa, from Classical Latin patrōnus; equivalent to patron + -ess.

In classic literature

Synonyms

patronne

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