- SAIN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SAIN is to make the sign of the cross on (oneself)
- “Sain” or “Sane” or “Seine”—Which to use? | Sapling
sain sane seine are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones) To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term 👇
- Sain - definition of sain by The Free Dictionary
sain (seɪn) or saine vb (Ecclesiastical Terms) (tr) archaic to make the sign of the cross over so as to bless or protect from evil or sin [Old English segnian, from Latin signare to sign (with the cross)]
- sain - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Middle English (whence also English sain), from Old English, from Latin Cognate to Scottish Gaelic seun (“a charm”)
- SAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Archaic to make the sign of the cross over so as to bless or protect from evil or sin Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video
- Saining - Wikipedia
Traditional saining rites usually involve the use of water and smoke, accompanied by ritual gestures and spoken or sung poetry and prayers Water that has been blessed in some fashion is sprinkled, or used for anointing
- sain - definition, thesaurus and related words from WordNet-Online
WordNet-Online dictionary Definition, thesaurus and related words for 'sain' Synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, meronyms, usage examples, and much more
- sain, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb sain, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
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