Definition of patron

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Patron (n.) One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.

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Impatronization :: Impatronization (n.) Absolute seignory or possession; the act of investing with such possession.
Advowson :: Advowson (n.) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church. [Originally, the relation of a patron (advocatus) or protector of a benefice, and thus privileged to nominate or present to it.].
Inscription :: Inscription (n.) An address, consignment, or informal dedication, as of a book to a person, as a mark of respect or an invitation of patronage..
Barber :: Barber (n.) One whose occupation it is to shave or trim the beard, and to cut and dress the hair of his patrons..
Patronless :: Patronless (a.) Destitute of a patron.
Patron :: Patron (n.) One who protects, supports, or countenances; a defender..
Transpatronize :: Transpatronize (v. t.) To transfer the patronage of.
Urania :: Urania (n.) One of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne, and patron of astronomy..
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals..
Collate :: Collate (v. i.) To place in a benefice, when the person placing is both the patron and the ordinary..
Clientele :: Clientele (n.) The clients or dependents of a nobleman of patron.
Collate :: Collate (v. t.) To present and institute in a benefice, when the person presenting is both the patron and the ordinary; -- followed by to..
Patronomayology :: Patronomayology (n.) That branch of knowledge which deals with personal names and their origin; the study of patronymics.
Collative :: Collative (a.) Passing or held by collation; -- said of livings of which the bishop and the patron are the same person.
Patronymical :: Patronymical (a.) Same as Patronymic.
Usurp :: Usurp (v. t.) To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess him..
Cabaret :: Cabaret (n.) a type of restaurant where liquor and dinner is served, and entertainment is provided, as by musicians, dancers, or comedians, and providing space for dancing by the patrons; -- similar to a nightclub. The term cabaret is often used in the names of such an establishment..
Enpatron :: Enpatron (v. t.) To act the part of a patron towards; to patronize.
Patron :: Patron (n.) See Padrone, 2..
Hoity-toity :: Hoity-toity (a.) Thoughtless; giddy; flighty; also, haughty; patronizing; as, to be in hoity-toity spirits, or to assume hoity-toity airs; used also as an exclamation, denoting surprise or disapprobation, with some degree of contempt..
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