SINCE 1828
Saint Patrick's Day
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Saint Pat·rick's Day
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or St. Patrick's Day
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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The first known use of Saint Patrick's Day was in 1726
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Saint Patrick's Day
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English Language Learners Definition of Saint Patrick's Day
: March 17 celebrated in honor of Saint Patrick
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