A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint.
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
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.
Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
The act or state of being a customer of some business.
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
The right of nomination to political office.
Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
To support by being a patron of.
To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize