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beˈsainted, ppl. a.
[f. prec. + -ed.]
1. Canonized, credited with sanctity.
1615Corbet Poems (1807) 14 Their colledges were new be-painted, Their founders eke were new be-sainted. 1711E. Ward Vulgus Brit. i. 9 Most were of some Faults attainted, Whether bedevil'd or besainted.
2. Peopled with or haunted by saints.
1865E. Burritt Walk Land's E. 299 Popular traditions in this most profusely be-sainted and be-spirited county. |