noun. A woman who supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor.

noun. A woman who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy.

noun. A patron saint.

noun. A female patron.

noun. A female patron or helper.

noun. A woman who sponsors or supports a given activity, person etc.; a female patron.

noun. a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

"Eustace smiled meekly, but answered somewhat venomously nevertheless — “I, at least, am certain that I speak the truth, when I call my patroness a virgin undefiled.”"

patron  sponsor  supporter  

Monseigneur  benefactor  benefactress  consort  marchioness