saint

  1. Noun.  A title given to a saint, often prefixed to the person's name. .
  2. Noun.  (sport) someone connected with any of the sports teams known as the Saints, as a fan, player, coach etc.
  3. Noun.  A person to whom a church or another religious group has officially attributed the title of "saint".
  4. Noun.  (figuratively, by extension) A person with positive qualities.
  5. Noun.  One who is sanctified or made holy; a person who is separated unto God’s service.
  6. Verb.  (nonstandard) To canonize, to formally recognize someone as a saint.

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