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patroness
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patroness
(noun)
patroness
/
ˈ
peɪtrənəs/
noun
plural
patronesses
patroness
/
ˈ
peɪtrənəs/
noun
plural
patronesses
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATRONESS
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a woman who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.
:
a female patron
a
patroness
of the arts
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