Where does “patronage” come from?
Patronage comes from Old French patronage, meaning the protection and support given by a patron to a client.
patronage (English): The act of providing approval and support;...
Definitions
- The act of providing approval and support;...
Ancestry of “patronage”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | patronage | The privilege of being able to choose... |
| 2 | Old French | patronage | — |
Words derived from “patronage”