| 释义 |
sain
\ˈsān\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English seynen, sainen, sanen, from Old English segnian, from Late Latin signare — more at sign
1. dialect Britain
a. : to cross (oneself) especially as a blessing against evil influence
b. : bless
2. chiefly dialect : to save from evil by invocation or blessing |