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Patronise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of patronize.

verb

A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of patronize.

"Wolferton was an important station on the Kings Lynn-Hunstanton line, which closed in 1969. As the station was convenient for the Sandringham estate, it was regularly patronised by royalty, and royal retiring rooms were provided." — Robin Leleux, A royal occasion as heritage projects honoured: Wolferton (2022)

"This line is poorly patronised and the service has been proposed for withdrawal between Shrewsbury and Bewdley and reduction beyond." — Jeffrey P. Burke, Railway crossroads of the north-west: Shrewsbury (1963)

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