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patron saint |
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patron saint n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a saint regarded as the particular guardian of a country, church, trade, person, etc. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations patron saint n (of church etc) → Schutzpatron(in) m(f), → Schutzheilige(r) mf patron saint n → patrono/a patron saint n → patrono/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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