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benefactress
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ben·e·fac·tress  (bn-fktrs)
n.
A woman who gives aid, especially financial aid.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.benefactress - a woman benefactor
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
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benefactress [ˈbenɪfæktrɪs] Nbienhechora f, benefactora f
benefactress [ˈbenɪfæktrɪs] nbienfaitrice f
benefactress
nWohltäterin f; (= giver of money also)Gönnerin f
benefactress [ˈbɛnɪˌfæktrɪs] nbenefattrice f


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The poem is included in the testimonial letter signed "Allida," where it is described as having been received by another of Frado's white benefactresses.
For example, just as widows in notarial documents described themselves as Procuratrici (executors) for their orphaned children, so too did the dowry documents of the zitelle describe their wealthy benefactresses as Procuratrici of the recently married girls.
 
 
 
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