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Etymology

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un- +‎ patron +‎ -ed

Adjective

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unpatroned (not comparable)

  1. Without a patron.
    • 1776, Benjamin Victor, Original letters, dramatic pieces, and poems: Volume 1, page 188:
      I was unpatroned 'till I had the honour of being distinguished by your grace []
    • 1877, Paulist Fathers, Catholic World: Volume 25:
      This unpatroned and self-confident painter stung their curiosity []