sained

sain

S s

Definitions of sained word

verb with object sained to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences. 1
verb with object sained to bless. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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