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sain
/seɪn/
verb 3name 1
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1SAIN + NOUN
god
Definitions
verb
1
To make the sign of the cross on or over something or someone.
Saining is the grand protection against them; a Shetlander always sains himself when passing by their hills.
2
To make the sign of the cross.
3
To bless, to keep from evil influence.
Sain usǃ Sain us, oh Godǃ.
Far from my speech stands he who sains and saves.
name
1
A surname.
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Saining is the grand protection against them; a Shetlander always sains himself when passing by their hills.
Wiktionary02
Sain usǃ Sain us, oh Godǃ.
Wiktionary03
Far from my speech stands he who sains and saves.
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