Saint George

/seɪnt ˈʤɔrʤ/
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Definitions of Saint George
  1. noun
    Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
    synonyms: George, St. George
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    martyr
    one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
    patron saint
    a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
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