英语词汇patronizing的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	patronizing
词源	patronizing adj. "ostentatiously superior and condescendingly favorable," by 1806, present-participle adjective from patronize. In 18c. generally in a more positive sense, "act as a patron to, support and encourage." Related: Patronizingly. Entries linking to patronizing patronize v. 1580s, "to act as a patron towards, favor, assist," from patron + -ize, or from Old French patroniser. Meaning "treat in a condescending way" is attested by 1797; the sense of "give regular business to" is from 1801. Related: Patronized; patronizing; patronization. updated on May 08, 2020
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patronizing adj.