patroness

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A female patron goddess or saint.
2. (broadly, dated) A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.

Verb

To support or sponsor as a patroness.

Sinonieme

protectress

patronne

defender

donor

godmother

Vertalings

patronessa

patrocinadora

madrina

πελάτισσα

προστάτιδα

dame patronnesse

dame patronesse

الراعية

beschermster

beschermvrouw

patrones

schutsvrouw

freguesa

hospedeira

fautrīx

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: patronesse

In summary

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