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Webster 1913 Edition
Patroness
Pa′tron-ess
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
patronnesse
.] A female patron or helper.
Spenser.
Night, best
patroness
of grief. Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Patroness
PAT'RONESS
,Noun.
Now night came down,and rose full soon
That patroness of rogues,the moon.
1.
A female guardian saint.2.
A female that has the right of presenting to a church living.