Both Uses of
patron
in
The Taming of the Shrew
- Whate'er I read to her, I'll plead for you, As for my patron, stand you so assur'd, As firmly as yourself were still in place; Yea, and perhaps with more successful words Than you, unless you were a scholar, sir.†
Scene 1.2
- ...and will repute you ever the patron of my life and liberty.
Scene 4.2 *patron = supporter
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