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Encyclopedia > Saint Mirin

An Irish monk who died circa 620, also known as Mirin of Benchor (now called Bangor), Merinus, Merryn and Meadhran.


The founder and abbot of Paisley Abbey in the West Coast of Scotland, the shrine of this saint there became a centre of pilgrimage. A contemporary of Saint Columba and disciple of Saint Comgall he is venerated in both Ireland and Scotland.


He is the patron saint of Paisley's football club, St Mirren F.C..


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mirin: Definition and Much More from Answers.com (338 words)
Mirin (kanji: 味醂; hiragana: みりん) is an essential condiment used in Japanese cuisine, with a slightly sweet taste.
In the Edo period, Mirin was drunk as a sweet sake.
Mirin is used to add a bright touch to broiled fish or to erase a fish's smell.
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