The blessing celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals.
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There they are again beating a nightclub patron for his wallet and his car keys.
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Mr Hague is the association's Honorary President and Mrs Thatcher is its patron.
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He knows Masoner well as a patron of the student-run recycling center on campus.
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Every rock face of the cave was covered with a biblical story or a patron saint.
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Busby is a school trustee so, naturally, she's a patron of classroom pedophiles.
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Colin Hay of Men at Work required a patron in Zach Braff to get a second chance.
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Martin remained Wright's steadfast friend and patron, and he was one of the few.
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She logged into PolyTalk, found an interpreter, and was able to help the patron.
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A regular customer
The proprietor of an inn
Someone who supports or champions something
Patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. In the history of art, arts patronage refers to the support that kings or popes have provided to musicians, painters, and sculptors. ...
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A supporter; A customer; A property owner who hires a contractor for construction works; An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble
(Patrons) People who give financial or other support to a person, organisation, cause etc.
Patrons are people who pay artists to produce original art. In Titian's time, all artists needed patrons to make money and survive. Some patrons would ask for specific art such as a portrait of themselves or a sculpture of a mythological character. King Philip II of Spain was Titian's patron. ...
One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.