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patroness

Patroness (noun) means a female patron goddess or saint.

noun
1
A female patron goddess or saint.
2
A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
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Etymology

From Middle English patronesse, from Late Latin patronissa, from Classical Latin patrōnus; equivalent to patron + -ess.

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What is the meaning of patroness?

"patroness" (noun) means a female patron goddess or saint.

What are the different meanings of patroness?

"patroness" has 2 main meanings: 1. A female patron goddess or saint; 2. A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.

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