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Patrick

pat·rick

UK/ˈpatɹɪk/ US/ˈpætɹɪk/ common

noun

1.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

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Origin

From Middle English Patrick, from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint. Doublet of Paddy.

Phrases

  • Patrick County
  • Preston Patrick
  • St Patrick's Isle

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