- SAIN Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Sain definition: to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences See examples of SAIN used in a sentence
- “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 👇
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From Middle English (whence also English sain), from Old English, from Latin Cognate to Scottish Gaelic seun (“a charm”)
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- 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 definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
SAIN definition: to make the sign of the cross over so as to bless or protect from evil or sin | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English
- 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
- sain - definition and meaning - Wordnik
sain: To bless with the sign of the cross; bless so as to protect from evil influence
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