Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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patron saint | Yes | No | No | No |
Saint Nicholas | Yes | No | No | No |
patron saint (noun) | Saint Nicholas (noun) |
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a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation | a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century) |
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas |