Lexicographical Neighbors of Patronnes
Literary usage of Patronnes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biennial Report by South Dakota, California State Board of Horticulture, State Athletic Commission (1890)
"The fourth quality are called patronnes de Magasin, and the fifth patronnes de
Barque. These latter are shipped by boat in bulk. Those poorer than the above ..."
2. The Autobiography and Diary of Mr. James Melvill, with a Continuation of the by James Melville (1842)
"... and namely in that first act of that parl. of King James the Sixth, the I5 of
December I567, an- nent the lait patronnes, thais wordis ar in the act, ..."
3. The Autobiography and Diary of Mr. James Melvill, with a Continuation of the by James Melville (1842)
"... and namely in that first act of that parl. of King James the Sixth, the 15 of
December 1567, an- nent the lait patronnes, thais wordis ar in the act, ..."
4. Sapper Dorothy Lawrence, the Only English Woman Soldier, Late Royal by Dorothy Lawrence (1919)
"patronnes at cafés sought to " mother " these French soldiers, and, temporarily
at least, these patronnes in their turn received regard as little mothers. ..."
5. The Works of Robert Burns: With an Account of His Life, and Criticism on His by Robert Burns, James Currie (1831)
"... I shall cast a leisure glance to that dear, that only feature of my character,
which gave me the notice of my country, and the patronnes of a Wallace. ..."
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