'Matronage' definitions:

Definition of 'Matronage'

From: GCIDE
  • Matronage \Mat"ron*age\, n.
  • 1. The state of a matron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The collective body of matrons. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • Can a politician slight the feelings and convictions of the whole matronage of his country? --Hare. [1913 Webster]