I. ˈsānt, before a name (ˌ)sānt or sənt noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French seint, saint, from Late Latin sanctus, from Latin, sacred, from past participle of sancire to make sacred — more at sacred
Date: 13th century
1. : one officially recognized especially through canonization as preeminent for holiness
2.
a. : one of the spirits of the departed in heaven
b. : angel 1a
3.
a. : one of God's chosen and usually Christian people
b. capitalized : a member of any of various Christian bodies ; specifically : Latter-day Saint
4. : one eminent for piety or virtue
5. : an illustrious predecessor
• saint·dom ˈsānt-dəm noun
• saint·like ˈsānt-ˌlīk adjective
II. ˈsānt transitive verb
Date: 13th century
: to recognize or designate as a saint ; specifically : canonize