SAIN


Meaning of SAIN in English

/sayn/ , v.t. Archaic.

1. to make the sign of the cross on, as for protection against evil influences.

2. to bless.

[ bef. 900; ME; OE segnian (c. G segnen to bless) signare to sign with the cross ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .