| 释义 |
patronly, a.|peɪtrənlɪ|
[f. as prec. + -ly1.]
Of, pertaining to, or befitting a patron.
1832Examiner 433/2 The ermine is surely not more liable to patronly impression than the epaulette! 1879A. Reed Alice Bridge 193 He protected little boys from bullies with patronly kindness. |