- 3. Quietness, calmness.
- 4. Forbearance, leniency, indulgence, longsuffering.
- 5. Perseverance, persistence, indefatigableness, constancy, diligence, assiduity.
Patient, a.
- 1. Enduring, able to endure.
- 2. Submissive, resigned, uncomplaining, unrepining, passive, long-suffering.
- 3. Quiet, calm, contented.
- 4. Indulgent, lenient, long-suffering.
- 5. Persevering, persistent, diligent, assiduous, indefatigable, constant.
Patient, n. Invalid, sufferer, sick person.
Patness, n. (Colloq.) Suitableness, appropriateness, fitness, propriety, aptness, pertinency, convenience.
Patois, n. [Fr.] Rustic or provincial dialect.
Patrician, n. Nobleman.
Patrician, a. Noble, senatorial, aristocratic, high-born, well-born.
Patricidal, a. Parricidal.
Patricide, n. Parricide.
Patrimony, n. Inheritance, heritage, paternal or hereditary estate.
Patriot, n. Lover of one’s country.
Patriotism, n. Love of country, devotion to one’s country, national spirit, amor patriæ.
Patron, n. Defender, advocate, protector, supporter, favorer, guardian, good genius, tutelary saint.
Patronage, n.
- 1. Favor, countenance, support, assistance, influence, friendship, aid, protection, encouragement.
- 2. Custom, good-will (of an established place of business).