sain

American  

[seyn] / seɪn /

verb (used with object)

Archaic.

1. to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.

2. to bless.

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sain British  

/ seɪn /

verb

1. archaic (tr) to make the sign of the cross over so as to bless or protect from evil or sin

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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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sain

“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

Ecrivez un roman qui est sain, pure et noble—et ze A-penny man vill moque de ca—mais—ecrivez of ze dirt of ze human naturel, et voila!

From God's Good Man by Corelli, Marie

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

Then grammercy! for the Black Friar; Heaven sain him! fair or foul,— And whatsoe'er may be his prayer, Let ours be for his soul.

From The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 6 by Coleridge, Ernest Hartley

Be it lad, or be it lass, Sign wi' cross and sain wi' mass.

From Guy Mannering — Complete by Scott, Walter, Sir