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patron saint
noun as in guardian saint
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Example Sentences
People in a Welsh village were left baffled after St George's Crosses, the symbol of England's patron saint and the country's flag, appeared around the area.
Or perhaps that was one of the many small outs contributing to the idea that Sheen may be the patron saint of men escaping consequences.
Those raising flags on lampposts in recent weeks have used mostly union jacks, but others - particularly those painting roundabouts and zebra crossings - have chosen the St George's Cross, which symbolises the patron saint of England.
Powe’s relatives belonged to the Knights, named for a 17th century Spanish Jesuit who ministered to enslaved people in Colombia and is the country’s patron saint.
“To me, Byron is the patron saint of comedians,” said Greg Romero Wilson, who wrote for the program and appeared as a panelist.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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