patroness

English

/ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English patronesse derived from Latin patronissa.

Origin

Latin

patronissa

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