to patronize (archaic)
verbarcaico/ɐpɐniˈɣwaɾ/rare
a·pa·ni·guar
Definition
(Archaic) To take under one's care; to protect; to sponsor. Also can mean to serve as a servant or dependent.
Obsolete term, found in old texts.
The nobleman patronized the artists from his land.
He entered the service of a great lord as a dependent.
Common collocations
to patronize someone
Etymology
Possivelmente de origem obscura, relacionado com 'paniguar' (antigo) ou 'paniaguado' (criado).