Definition of patron

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

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Impetration :: Impetration (n.) The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm..
Nepotism :: Nepotism (n.) Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim..
Dedicate :: Dedicate (v. t.) To inscribe or address, as to a patron..
Monarch :: Monarch (n.) A patron deity or presiding genius.
Clientele :: Clientele (n.) The clients or dependents of a nobleman of patron.
Impatronized :: Impatronized (imp. & p. p.) of Impatroniz.
Patronizer :: Patronizer (n.) One who patronizes.
Barber :: Barber (n.) One whose occupation it is to shave or trim the beard, and to cut and dress the hair of his patrons..
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author..
Runner :: Runner (n.) One employed to solicit patronage, as for a steamboat, hotel, shop, etc..
Protector :: Protector (n.) One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron..
Defensor :: Defensor (n.) The patron of a church; an officer having charge of the temporal affairs of a church.
Patronal :: Patronal (a.) Patron; protecting; favoring.
Patronized :: Patronized (imp. & p. p.) of Patroniz.
Clientship :: Clientship (n.) Condition of a client; state of being under the protection of a patron.
Voluntaryism :: Voluntaryism (n.) The principle of supporting a religious system and its institutions by voluntary association and effort, rather than by the aid or patronage of the state..
Patron :: Patron (n.) See Padrone, 2..
Patron :: Patron (n.) A man of distinction under whose protection another person placed himself.
Provision :: Provision (n.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation..
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care..
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