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English word origin

Etymology of Saint

From saint.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

A nickname, given to someone of very good character. · A nickname, given to someone of extreme religiosity.

name

A surname.

noun

A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name. · A Latter-day Saint, a Mormon. · Someone connected with any of the sports teams known as the Saints, such as a player or coach, or sometimes a fan. · Saint class, a class of steam locomotives used on the GWR.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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