A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
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One who frequents; one who often visits, or resorts to customarily.
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A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
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One who collect customs; a toll gatherer.
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That which is fixed or attached to something as a permanent appendage; as, the fixtures of a pump; the fixtures of a farm or of a dwelling, that is,…
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One who habitually frequents a place; as, an habitue of a theater.
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Conformed to a rule; agreeable to an established rule, law, principle, or type, or to established customary forms; normal; symmetrical; as, a regular…
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Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an aut…
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Special countenance or support; favor, encouragement, or aid, afforded to a person or a work; as, the patronage of letters; patronage given to an aut…
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imp. of Shape. Shaped.
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imp. of Shape. Shaped.
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To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…
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To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…
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One who protects, supports, or countenances; a defender.
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