Definitionen
1.NounThe act of providing approval and support; backing; championship."His vigorous patronage of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."
2.NounCustomers collectively; clientele; business."The restaurant had an upper-class patronage."
3.NounThe act or state of being a customer of some business."The restaurant had "Thank you for your patronage!" printed on its take-out bags."
4.NounA communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
5.NounGranting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
6.NounGuardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
7.NounThe right of nomination to political office.
8.NounThe right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
9.NounPatronising speech or behaviour.
10.VerbTo support by being a patron of.
11.VerbTo be a regular customer or client of; to patronize