sain
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(seɪn) orsaine
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)]
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Past participle: sained
Gerund: saining
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