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† patrociˈnation Obs. rare.
[n. of action from L. patrōcinārī: see prec. and -ation.]
The action of supporting, maintaining, or patronizing.
1640Bp. Hall Episc. i. xi. 42 To maintaine our owne Truths, without all feare of the patrocination of Popery. 1647M. Hudson Div. Right Govt. Ep. Ded. 10 This trifling Treatise, for the Patrocination whereof I have presumed to make my addresses to Your most Sacred Majesty. |