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benefactress

 
Dictionary: ben·e·fac·tress   (bĕn'ə-făk'trĭs) pronunciation
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n.
A woman who gives aid, especially financial aid.


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    A person who gives to a charity or cause: benefactor, contributor, donator, donor, giver. See give/take/reciprocity.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a woman benefactor

 
 
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