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
So what with hepe and what with crok Thei make here maister ofte winne And wol noght knowe what is sinne For coveitise, and thus, men sain, Thei maken many a fals bargain.
From Confessio Amantis, or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins by G. C. (George Campbell) Macaulay
Be it lad, or be it lass, Sign wi' cross, and sain wi' mass.
From Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott
You've heard of him—easy-going soul, and God sain him!
From John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Neil Munro
‘Do not be so daft, Lord Malcolm,’ replied the Squire, retaining his hold on the boy’s bridle; ‘what, rin your head into the wolf’s mouth again, when we’ve barely brought you off haill and sain?’
From The Caged Lion by Charlotte Mary Yonge
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