unpatroned
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- 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 […]