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
Then grammercy! for the Black Friar; Heaven sain him, fair or foul!
From Don Juan by Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron
Hame cam lord Archibold, weary wicht, Hame til his ain countree; An' he cried, quhan his castle rase in sicht, "Noo Christ me sain an' see!"
From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by MacDonald, George
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
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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