Patrick
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 389?–461?, British missionary and bishop in Ireland: patron saint of Ireland.
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(Curtis) Lester, 1883–1960, Canadian ice-hockey player and manager, in the U.S. after 1926.
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a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”
noun
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Patrick told BBC Politics North that he blames a perfect storm of rising utility and wage prices, people's changing habits and major roadworks directly outside the pub, which began in the summer.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Bonds rallied as risk appetite deteriorated,” said Patrick Munnelly, market strategist at Tickmill Group, in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Chiefs have expressed interest in reuniting with the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver, who was a favorite target of quarterback Patrick Mahomes when Kansas City won a Super Bowl in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
"A world record," said Patrick Bresnihan, a researcher at Maynooth University.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Patrick gave us a little something extra for our troubles but refused to join in when Richie and I grumbled about the girl's prizewinning idiocy.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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