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.

sain

/ seɪn /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sain¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sain¹

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

Example Sentences

“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.

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I thought of Merlinda Sain, who created a wind phone in Battle Ground, Clark County, after her son died unexpectedly.

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The Hindu newspaper cited police officer Sanjay Sain as saying that no police permission was sought for the meeting.

From Washington Times

The Hindu newspaper cited police officer Sanjay Sain as saying that no police permission was sought for the meeting.

From Seattle Times

Soon after her son died, Merlinda Sain learned about the Japanese wind phone.

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