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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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