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Definition of “saintless”

saintless (ˈseɪntlɪs) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (rare) not having a patron saint
  2. (obsolete) being a saint

saint (seɪnt Pronunciation for saint ; unstressed sənt Pronunciation for saint

Definitions

noun

  1. a person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration
  2. a person of exceptional holiness or goodness
  3. plural (Bible) the collective body of those who are righteous in God's sight

verb

  1. tr to canonize; recognize formally as a saint

Derived Forms

ˈsaintdom noun
ˈsaintless adjective
ˈsaintlike adjective

Word Origin

C12: from Old French, from Latin sanctus holy, from sancīre to hallow

Example Sentences Including 'saintless'

Even now our destination, saintless but holy, was here where we already were, here on the causse.
Pamela Petro THE SLOW BREATH OF STONE: A Romanesque Love Story (2005)

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