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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patroncie, n. [? Nonce, f. Patro(u)n(e n.1 3 b, influenced by Patrociny(e n.] = Patronag(e n. —1663 Purves Revenue Crown xviii.
I presume the more … to shelter myself under yor lordeship's patroncie
