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patronage 1. in politics a. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc. b. the favours so distributed 2. Christianity the right to present a clergyman to a benefice Patronage See also Philanthropy. Alidoro fairy godfather to Italian Cinderella. [Ital. Opera: Rossini, Cinderella, Westerman, 120–121] supports Bias in return for political favors. [Fr. Lit.: Gil Blas] inspired men through wine; considered a patron of the arts. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 767] maternal fairy abets Cinderella in ball preparations. [Fr. Fairy Tale: “Cinderella”] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In recognition of this munificent patronage of the State's languishing industries, the Governor commissioned him a colonel. The Ox took under his patronage the next term of life, and therefore man in his middle age is fond of work, devoted to labor, and resolute to amass wealth and to husband his resources. The expedition, however, was unsuccessful, as most commercial expedients are prone to be, where the dull patronage of government is counted upon to outvie the keen activity of private enterprise. |
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