I. ˈsant ə , -tən noun
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Etymology: French, from Spanish santón, aug. of santo saint
: a saint in Muslim countries : a dervish regarded by the people as a saint
II. säⁿtōⁿ noun
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Etymology: French, from Provençal santoun, literally, little saint, from sant saint, from Late Latin sanctus saint, from Latin, holy — more at saint
: a small clay image from southern France that is used in a Christmas crèche