sain

[ seyn ]

verb (used with object)Archaic.
  1. to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.

  2. to bless.

Origin of sain

1
before 900; Middle English; Old English segnian (cognate with German segnen to bless) <Late Latin signāre to sign with the cross

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sain

/ (seɪn) /


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

Origin of sain

1
Old English segnian, from Latin signare to sign (with the cross)

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