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Definition
treat in a manner that demonstrates a sense of superiority, but is supposed to seem kind
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the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)
or:
the actions of a patron (to support someone or something; or to be a customer)
- [In a very patronising manner.Act 1 — Morning-room in Algernon's flat in Half-Moon Street (85% in)
There are no more uses of "patronize" in The Importance of Being Earnest.
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