patronage C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ/ support or custom given by a patron, or the power to grant appointments M S

patroness C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənəs/ a woman who supports or sponsors a person, cause, or institution M S

patronless C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənləs/ lacking a patron or sponsor M S

patronly C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənli/ resembling or befitting a patron or protector M S

patronship C2+

/ˈpeɪtrənʃɪp/ the position or function of a patron M S