Ensaint

/ɪnˈseɪnt/ verb

Definition

An extremely rare archaic word meaning to make into a saint or sanctify.

Etymology

From 'en-' (to cause to be) + 'saint' (a holy person, from Latin 'sanctus'). Virtually obsolete.

Kelly Says

The Catholic Church used complex terminology for sainthood, but 'ensaint' captures the fascinating idea that someone is *made* into a saint through a process, not born as one!

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