patrons
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- واژهنامه · hFarsi Advanced Version کلمات مرتبط(patrons): بازگشت به واژه patrons patrons of learning
- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary patron saint Function: noun Date: 1717 1 : a saint to whose protection and intercession a person, a society, a church, or a place is dedicated 2 : an original leader or prime exemplar pa·tron n. Pronunciation: ' pā-trən, for 6 also pa- ' trō n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin &Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater Date: 14th century 1 a : a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter b : a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer c : a social or financial sponsor of a social function (as a ball or concert) 2 : one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause 3 : one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment 4 : the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice 5 : a master in ancient times who freed his slave but retained some rights over him 6 [French, from Middle French] : the proprietor of an establishment (as an inn) especially in France 7 : the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members –pa·tron·al \ ' pā-trə-n ə l; Brit pə- ' trō-n ə l, pa-\ adjective