patroon

noun

pa·​troon pə-ˈtrün How to pronounce patroon (audio)
1
archaic : the captain or officer commanding a ship
2
[Dutch, from French patron] : the proprietor of a manorial estate especially in New York originally granted under Dutch rule but in some cases existing until the mid-19th century

Word History

Etymology

French patron & Spanish patrón, from Medieval Latin patronus, from Latin, patron

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patroon was in 1719

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Cite this Entry

“Patroon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patroon. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

patroon

noun
pa·​troon pə-ˈtrün How to pronounce patroon (audio)
: a landowner of a large estate in New York or New Jersey granted by the Dutch
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