n. [ D. patroon a patron, a protector. See Patron. ] One of the proprietors of certain tracts of land with manorial privileges and right of entail, under the old Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of a patroon. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ D. patroon a patron, a protector. See Patron. ] One of the proprietors of certain tracts of land with manorial privileges and right of entail, under the old Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of a patroon. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]