Both Uses of
patron
in
Main Street
- She did, at first, put into her contact with the patrons a willingness which should have moved worlds.†
Chpt 1 *
- The Uplifter who is very popular with wealthy patrons can be pretty sure that he has softened his philosophy to please them, and the author who is making lots of money—poor things, I've heard 'em apologizing for it to the shabby bitter-enders; I've seen 'em ashamed of the sleek luggage they got from movie rights.†
Chpt 38
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