A saint to whose intercession and protection a person, place, occupation, etc., is specially entrusted. Now more fully patron saint, n.
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| 释义 | society > faith > aspects of faith > holiness > saint > [noun] > guardian (6) patrona1387 A saint to whose intercession and protection a person, place, occupation, etc., is specially entrusted. Now more fully patron saint, n. patronourc1480 = patron, n. 2b. patron saint1703 A saint chosen or regarded as a protector of or intercessor for a person, place, occupation, etc. Also in extended use. Subcategories:— female (2) — chosen by a worshipper (1) |
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