A person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.
A player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther.
In any sport, a strong, physical player who is particularly effective.
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint.
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.
A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.
A padrone.