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Noun: patroness  pey-tru-nus [N. Amer], 'pey-tru,nes [Brit]
  1. A woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
    - patronne

Derived forms: patronesses

Type of: patron, sponsor, supporter

Encyclopedia: Patroness

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