Patroness
Pronunciation : Pa"tron*ess
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. patronnesse.]
Definition : Defn: A female patron or helper. Spenser. Night, best patroness of grief. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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