Patroness

/ˈpeɪtrənəs/

/ˈpeɪtrənɛs/

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Other forms: patronesses

Definitions of patroness

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

synonyms: patronne

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patron, sponsor, supporter
someone who supports or champions something

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