Patron :: Patron (v. t.) To be a patron of; to patronize; to favor.
Patron :: Patron (a.) Doing the duty of a patron; giving aid or protection; tutelary.
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an author..
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care..
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) The right of nomination to political office; also, the offices, contracts, honors, etc., which a public officer may bestow by favor..
Patronage :: Patronage (n.) The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
Patronage :: Patronage (v. t.) To act as a patron of; to maintain; to defend.
Patronate :: Patronate (n.) The right or duty of a patron; patronage.
Patroness :: Patroness (n.) A female patron or helper.
Patronization :: Patronization (n.) The act of patronizing; patronage; support.
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer.
Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals..