Definitions
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.nounA communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
4.nounGranting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.
5.nounGuardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
6.nounThe right of nomination to political office.
7.nounThe right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
8.verbTo support by being a patron of.
9.verbTo be a regular customer or client of; to patronize