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patrons

patrons is the plural of patron.

patrons is the third-person singular simple present indicative of patron.

Meaning of patron

Noun

patron (plural patrons)

  1. One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
    • patron of my life and libertyc. 1590–1592 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Taming of the Shrew”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...
    1. A guardian or intercessor; synonym of patron saint.
      • St. Joseph is the patron of many different places.
  2. An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
    Synonyms:
    friend
  3. A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.
    • This car park is for patrons only.
  4. (Roman, historical) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
  5. (UK) One who has gift and disposition of a benefice.

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Questions about patrons

What is patrons the plural of?
Patrons is the plural of patron.

Words near patrons in the dictionary

  1. patronlike
  2. patronly
  3. patronne
  4. patronnes
  5. patronomatology
  6. patrons
  7. patronship
  8. patronships
  9. patronus
  10. patronuses
  11. patronym

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