noun (plural -nes or padroni) Etymology: Italian, protector, owner, from Latin patronus patron Date: 1670 1. master , an Italian innkeeper, a person who secures employment especially for Italian immigrants
PADRONE
Meaning of PADRONE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012