patroness

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a female patron or supporter of an organization, cause, or person
    en: a female patron or supporter of an organization, cause, or person
  2. noun
    a female patron saint
    en: a female patron saint

examples

  1. She was a generous patroness of the arts.

    She was a generous patroness of the arts.

  2. St. Clare was a famous patroness.

    St. Clare was a famous patroness.