Both Uses of
patron
in
A Tale of Two Cities
- "Bravo!" said Defarge, clapping him on the back when it was over, like a patron; "you are a good boy!"†
Chpt 2.15 *
- After some cogitation, accompanied with an intent look at his patron, Mr. Cruncher conceived the luminous idea of replying, "Agicultooral character."†
Chpt 3.9
Definition:
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(patron as in: a patron of the arts) someone who contributes money to an organization
or:
a supporter of an organization or person