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† ˈsainting, vbl. n. Obs.
[-ing1.]
Enrolment among the number of the saints; canonization.
1563–83Foxe A. & M. 225/2 The saincting of Thomas Becket. 1630W. T. Justific. Relig. now Prof. ix. 62 Saints of the Popes Cannonizing and saynting. 1631Weever Anc. Funeral Mon. 298 Theodore succeeded Deodat, as in seat, so in Sainting. a1668Davenant Epit. to Mrs. K. Cross 22 A Land, where many..themselves as Saints esteem; Yet Sainting after Death prophaness deem.
attrib.1604Hieron Answ. to Popish Ryme E 2, Thou ask'st who them canonized..? You say the Pope. I aske againe, Wilt thou that sainting power maintaine? |