[ 'patrənɪdʒ , 'peɪt- ]
■ noun
1》 the support or position of a patron.
↘the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.
2》 a patronizing manner.
3》 the regular custom attracted by a restaurant, hotel, etc.
[ 'patrənɪdʒ , 'peɪt- ]
■ noun
1》 the support or position of a patron.
↘the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.
2》 a patronizing manner.
3》 the regular custom attracted by a restaurant, hotel, etc.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004