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Saint Patrick's Day

noun Saint Pat·rick's Day \-ˈpa-triks-\

: March 17 celebrated in honor of Saint Patrick

Full Definition of SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

:  March 17 observed by the Roman Catholic Church in honor of St. Patrick and celebrated in Ireland in commemoration of his death
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First Known Use of SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

1726

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