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Patrick definition

pătrĭk
(person, proper) A masculine name: dim. Paddy, Pat, Rick; fem. Patricia.
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Christian missionary and patron saint of Ireland.
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(person) (a.d. 385?-461?); Brit. missionary in, and a patron saint of, Ireland: his day is March 17
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Patrick Sentence Examples

  • They are represented as endeavouring to prevent the progress of St Patrick and St Columba by raising clouds and mist.

  • It was this Patrick who laid the foundation of the family fortunes.

  • The government offices, art gallery and exchange, with St Mary's cathedral (Anglican), a building in a combination of native timbers, St Paul's and St Patrick's cathedral (Roman Catholic), are noteworthy buildings.

  • Sir Patrick Manson has suggested that the problem of stamping out malaria may be assisted by the discovery of some at present unknown factors.

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