patroness
See patroness in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pāˈtrə-nĭs)
noun- A woman who supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.
- A woman who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.
- A patron saint. See Usage Note at -ess.
Learn more about patroness
link/cite
print
suggestion box