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patron saint

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patron saint
n.
A saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven for a nation, place, craft, activity, class, or person.
patron saint
Noun
a saint regarded as the particular guardian of a country or a group of people
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.patron saintpatron saint - a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property
saint - a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
Translations
patron saint n → santo/a patrón/ona
patron saint n → saint(e) patron(ne)
patron saint patron n → Schutzheilige(r) f(m)
patron saint n → patrono


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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.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
Why didst thou not keep a still tongue in thy head and let his patron saint look after the welfare of this princeling?
The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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.
The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
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