patrick

n. a common first name for a man or boy.

n. a masculine given name, derived from the Latin 'Patricius', meaning 'nobleman'.

“My friend Patrick is coming over to help me move house this weekend.”

“Patrick was a popular name in the mid-twentieth century, though its frequency has fluctuated across different English-speaking regions over the decades.”

n. the patron saint of Ireland, celebrated on March 17th.

n. the primary patron saint of Ireland, a fifth-century missionary and bishop.

“Many cities hold large parades to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in March.”

“Historical accounts of Saint Patrick often blend hagiography with fact, making it difficult to verify the specific details of his early missionary work.”