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Definition
in some Christian denominations: a saint who is thought to look after a group, activity, or place
- Lately, Mother has accused me of keeping her as my unofficial patron saint.Chapter 1 (15% in)
- My patron saint.Chapter 2 (94% in)
There are no more uses of "patron saint" in A Great and Terrible Beauty.
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