patronus
N M patron; ADVocate; defender| protector | ||||
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Patronus Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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patronus
patron, protector.
patron, protector.
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patronus
patron, protector
patron, protector
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Patronus
An anti-dementor created by using the spell "Expecto Patronum" while thinking happy thoughts.
Origin:
Patronus - Latin for "protector", or "defender", but it is ultimately derived from the Latin word ''pater'', which means "father".
An anti-dementor created by using the spell "Expecto Patronum" while thinking happy thoughts.
Origin:
Patronus - Latin for "protector", or "defender", but it is ultimately derived from the Latin word ''pater'', which means "father".
Patronus Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Patronus
- For the fictional "charm" which is mentioned in the Harry Potter series of novels, see Patronus Charm
Patronus (plural patroni) was part of the social customs of Ancient Rome, a social term that referred to the senior party in one of several social relationships.
It could refer to the protector, sponsor, or benefactor of a cliens from the lower classes or from outside Rome in a relationship called clientela. This social institution was ancient, extending into Rome's earliest society. Indeed, the Romans believed it was invented by Romulus. In the earliest periods, patricians were patrons of plebian citizens.
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