pætrun

Definitions

1. noun

A Dutch colonial landowner in New York, especially one who was granted a large tract of land by the Dutch West India Company.

“The patroon system was a unique aspect of New York’s early colonial history.”

2. noun

A large tract of land granted by the Dutch West India Company to a patroon.

“The patroon’s estate was enormous, covering a vast area of land in upstate New York.”