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a patroness of the arts
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Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata
Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie
Peak Popularity: 1891
Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
When it was founded, St. Mary’s was known as Immaculate Conception — the patroness of the United States.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing
Whitney Museum of American Art
If another great American patroness with a namesake museum, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, had it her way her legacy would be her own sculptures.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2024
Brigid later became popular in Irish Christian tradition as Saint Brigid, the patroness saint of Ireland.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2024
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First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Patroness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patroness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
patroness
noun
pa·tron·ess
ˈpā-trə-nəs
: a woman who is a patron: as
a
: a woman chosen as a special guardian or supporter
b
: a woman who gives generous support or approval
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