Saint
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From saint.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Saint (plural Saints)
- A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name.
- Saint Stephen was the first martyr.
- (sports) Someone connected with any of the sports teams known as the Saints, such as a player or coach, or sometimes a fan.
- 2008, Monica M. Dalide, 683 Things About New Orleans, Outskirts Press, page 88:
- In 1971, during Archie Manning's first game as a New Orleans Saint and the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, […]
- 2008, David Rife, Jazz Fiction: A History and Comprehensive Reader's Guide, Scarecrow Press, →ISBN, page 86:
- Former New Orleans Saint and current blues historian at Tulane University, Nick Travers becomes involved in a case related to the mysterious death […]
- 2015, Craig T. Smith, 100 Things Tennessee Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Triumph Books, →ISBN:
- Their prayers were answered when future New Orleans Saint and Super Bowl champion Jabari Greer intercepted Croyle's pass. In the fourth overtime, ...
- 2008, Monica M. Dalide, 683 Things About New Orleans, Outskirts Press, page 88:
- (UK, rail transport) Saint class, a class of steam locomotives used on the GWR.
Synonyms[edit]
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
title given to a saint
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Proper noun[edit]
Saint (plural Saints)
- A surname.
Proper noun[edit]
the Saint
- A nickname, given to someone of very good character.
- A nickname, given to someone of extreme religiosity.
Anagrams[edit]
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