Definition of patron

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Patron (n.) A guardian saint. -- called also patron saint.

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Impatronize :: Impatronize (v. t.) To make lord or master; as, to impatronize one's self of a seigniory..
Dedicator :: Dedicator (n.) One who dedicates; more especially, one who inscribes a book to the favor of a patron, or to one whom he desires to compliment..
Patronizer :: Patronizer (n.) One who patronizes.
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.].
Patron :: Patron (v. t.) To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor.
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..
Monarch :: Monarch (n.) A patron deity or presiding genius.
Royal :: Royal (a.) Under the patronage of royality; holding a charter granted by the sovereign; as, the Royal Academy of Arts; the Royal Society..
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..
Usurper :: Usurper (n.) One who usurps; especially, one who seizes illegally on sovereign power; as, the usurper of a throne, of power, or of the rights of a patron..
Enpatron :: Enpatron (v. t.) To act the part of a patron towards; to patronize.
Intrusionist :: Intrusionist (n.) One who intrudes; especially, one who favors the appointment of a clergyman to a parish, by a patron, against the wishes of the parishioners..
Patronization :: Patronization (n.) The act of patronizing; patronage; support.
Patron :: Patron (n.) An advocate or pleader.
Syndicate :: Syndic (n.) An agent of a corporation, or of any body of men engaged in a business enterprise; an advocate or patron; an assignee..
Patrocinate :: Patrocinate (v. t.) To support; to patronize.
Dedication :: Dedication (n.) An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor..
Patronage :: Patronage (v. t.) To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend.
Avowee :: Avowee (n.) The person who has a right to present to a benefice; the patron; an advowee. See Advowson.
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor..
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