Sain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /seɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sain is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To make the sign of the cross on or over something or someone.
Meaning
(transitive, archaic) To make the sign of the cross on or over something or someone.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, obsolete except in Scots) To make the sign of the cross.
- (transitive, archaic) To bless, to keep from evil influence.
Example Sentences
Sain usǃ Sain us, oh Godǃ.
Far from my speech stands he who sains and saves.
Saining is the grand protection against them; a Shetlander always sains himself when passing by their hills.
The child was sained then. Fir candles were lighted and whirled round the bed in which mother and infant lay.
Word Forms
- sains
- saining
- sained
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sane, healthy, safe, clean, healthier, bless.
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