matronizing1
/ˈmeɪtrənʌɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmatrənʌɪzɪŋ/Now rare
noun
The action of matronize.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From matronize + -ing.
matronizing2
/ˈmeɪtrənʌɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmatrənʌɪzɪŋ/adjective
That matronizes; especially (of a woman) patronizing.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Dean Howells (1837–1920), author. From matronize + -ing.