PATRON
NOUNS, PERSON
1388 — TAKER-UP one who takes another under his charge or protection; a patron, a guardian, a protector → obs.
1460 — FAUTOR a protector, a patron → obs.
1582 — FAUTRIX a protector, a patron → obs.
1596 — FAUTRESS a protector, a patron → obs.
1625 — FAVOURER a patron → obs.
..20C — LIVE ONE a generous and enthusiastic patron of nightclubs, theatres, and places of entertainment, including brothels → US sl.
1930 — ANGEL an influential sponsor or patron → US sl., orig. police usage
1930 — RABBI an influential sponsor or patron → US sl., orig. police usage
1940 — DADDY-O an older male patron, esp. of a young woman → Amer. sl.
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