sain
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.
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to bless.
verb
Etymology
Origin of sain
before 900; Middle English; Old English segnian (cognate with German segnen to bless) < Late Latin signāre to sign with the cross
Example Sentences
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“I consist of — and I think we all do — I consist of two people: Dolores and Conchita,” Rivera sain in an interview with the AP that year.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024
The exiled Queen spent some weeks at "ces admirables Fontaines Où par douzaines et centaines Pluzieurs gens vont pour être sain Et qu'on nomme Bourbon-les-Bains."
From Henrietta Maria by Haynes, Henrietta
On Hallow-Mass Eve, ere ye boune ye to rest, Ever beware that your couch be bless'd; Sign it with cross, and sain it with bead, Sing the Ave, and say the Creed.
From Waverley by Scott, Walter, Sir
Je prends le malade et le sain L’un aujourd’hui, l’autre le demain.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 by Disraeli, Isaac
Be it lad, or be it lass, Sign wi' cross, and sain wi' mass.
From Guy Mannering by Scott, Walter, Sir
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