Where does “patroness” come from?
Patroness comes from Middle English patronesse, from Late Latin patronissa, from Latin patronus meaning protector or patron, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ph₂tḗr meaning father.
patroness (English): A woman who sponsors or supports a given...
Definitions
- A woman who sponsors or supports a given...
Ancestry of “patroness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | patronesse | A female patron saint or divinity; a holy figure... |
| 2 | Late Latin | patronissa | — |
| 3 | Classical Latin | patrōnus | — |