patroness

Etymology
From, from , from Classical ; equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1)  A female patron goddess or saint.
 * 2)  A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
 * 1)  A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.
 * 1)  A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.

Translations

 * French: dame patronesse
 * German:
 * Hungarian:
 * Irish: banéarlamh
 * Old Irish: muimme
 * Italian: patronessa
 * Latin: fautrīx

Verb

 * 1) To support or sponsor as a patroness.