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    Patronize , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patronized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Patronizing .]
    1.  To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.
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      The idea has been patronized by two States only.
      A. Hamilton.

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    2. To trade with customarily; to frequent as a customer. [Commercial Cant]
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    3. To assume the air of a patron, or of a superior and protector, toward; -- used in an unfavorable sense; as, to patronize one's equals.
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