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There is 1 meaning of the word
Patroon.
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UK
Patroon - as a noun
One of the landowning dutch grandees of the dutch colony of new amsterdam, especially after it became a british possession renamed as new york.
Example Sentences
"The Dutch settlers established a patroon system in their colonies."
"The patroon was responsible for managing and developing the land granted to him."
"The patroons were usually wealthy Dutch merchants."
"Some patroons had large estates and controlled vast amounts of land."
"The patroonship granted exclusive trading rights to the patroon."
Word Game Points
Is PATROON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patroon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATROON has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PATROON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patroon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATROON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
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Yes, patroon is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATROON has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.