Both Uses of
patronize
in
Persuasion
- But, fair or not fair, there are unbecoming conjunctions, which reason will patronize in vain—which taste cannot tolerate—which ridicule will seize.†
Chpt 8 *
- It was a concert for the benefit of a person patronised by Lady Dalrymple.†
Chpt 19
Definition:
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(patronize as in: Don't patronize me.) treat in a manner that demonstrates a sense of superiority, but is supposed to seem kind
or:
the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)