Saint
Definition of Saint
Pronunciation: sānt n. | 1. | A person sanctified; a holy or godly person; one eminent for piety and virtue; any true Christian, as being redeemed and consecrated to God. | | 2. | One of the blessed in heaven. | | 3. | (Eccl.) One canonized by the church.Saint Distaff's Day | See under Distaff. |
Saint Elmo's fire | a luminous, flamelike appearance, sometimes seen in dark, tempestuous nights, at some prominent point on a ship, particularly at the masthead and the yardarms. It has also been observed on land, and is due to the discharge of electricity from elevated or pointed objects. A single flame is called a Helena, or a Corposant; a double, or twin, flame is called a Castor and Pollux, or a double Corposant. It takes its name from St. Elmo, the patron saint of sailors. |
Saint John's bread | (Bot.) See Carob. |
| v. t. | 1. | To make a saint of; to enroll among the saints by an offical act, as of the pope; to canonize; to give the title or reputation of a saint to (some one). | v. i. | 1. | To act or live as a saint. |
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