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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unpatronize,) , v. P.t. unpatronized. [e.m.E. patronise v. (1589), vnpatroniz'd ppl. adj. (1620).] tr. ? To treat in the opposite manner to a patron, hence, to assault, attack. —1636 Melville Corr. 86.
The first rancounter we had with our enemie wes at a castle vpon the Weser … whiche I unpatronized, and took of prisoners one Baroun Kotter [etc.]
