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patron saint |
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patron saint Noun a saint regarded as the particular guardian of a country or a group of people
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"The Sheriff should swear by his patron saint that he will not molest us," said Will Stutely; and his addition was carried unanimously. Why didst thou not keep a still tongue in thy head and let his patron saint look after the welfare of this princeling? I was sworn by my patron saint, and faithfully did I keep the vow, until the man they call Ishmael forgot the terms by offering violence. |
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