An advocate, patron, or protector; esp. a patron saint.

Advocacy, protection or authority personified: a protector, a patron; esp. a patron saint, chosen for one's advocacy in heaven. (Rarely attributive.)

One who sets forth (in various senses); one who promulgates an opinion, who equips an expedition, etc.

A protector, patron. Obsolete.

A person or organization that uses money or influence to advance the interests of a person, cause, art, etc.; spec. (in the 17th and 18th centuries)…

A presiding god, guardian, or patron. In later use only in President of the Immortals.

One who renders aid or kindly service to others, a friendly helper; one who advances the interests of a cause or institution, a patron.

A person who acts as a patron; a person who patronizes (in various senses).

A patron; = fautor, n. 2.

A person who gives financial or other support to a person, cause, activity, etc. Cf. patron, n. 4b. U.S. in later use.

(in folklore) a benevolent, typically female, fairy who intervenes in human life in order to help goodness prevail and good people succeed; spec. =…

a male fairy who acts as the godfather or guardian of a human child; (in extended use) a generous male benefactor; cf. fairy godmother, n.

A patron.

a relative, friend, or acquaintance with money or power who advances the interests of another person; an influential patron or sponsor.