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Patronage


PAT'RONAGE, noun Special countenance or support; favor or aid afforded to second the views of a person or to promote a design.

1. Guardianship, as of a saint.

2. Advowson; the right of presentation to a church or ecclesiastical benefice.

PAT'RONAGE, verb transitive To patronize or support. [Not used.]