Where does “patron” come from?
Patron comes from Middle English patrone, from Old French patron, from Latin patronus, derived from pater meaning "father," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ph₂tḗr and the root peh₂-.
patron (English): One who protects or supports; a defender or...
Definitions
- One who protects or supports; a defender or...
Ancestry of “patron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | patroun | A ruler, leader or boss; a man who is in charge... |
| 2 | Old French | patron | model; patron, protector |
| 3 | Latin | patrōnus | a protector, patron |
| 4 | Latin | pater | father; head of household; parent |
| 5 | Proto-Italic | patēr | father |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ph₂tḗr | father |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | peh₂- | to protect; to shepherd |