1576 A. Fleming tr. Cicero in 14 I knowe you are no table patrones [L. novi ego vos magnos patronos].
1897 6 July 1/7 He dispensed 500 gallons to families beside the table patrons at his parlors.
1996 (Nexis) 18 July 23 Saturday's concert also marks the return of the table-decorating contest. Table patrons are invited to decorate in an Olympic theme.