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A leguminous plant (Onobrychis sativa) cultivated for fodder. [Written also saintfoin.]

g redeemed and consecrated to God. Them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints. 1 Cor. i. 2.

A follower of the Count de St. Simon, who died in 1825, and who maintained that the principle of property held in common, and the just division of the fruits of common labor among the members of society, are the true remedy for the social evils which exist. Brande & C.

The principles, doctrines, or practice of the Saint-Simonians; -- called also Saint-Simonism.

laborer is entitled to share according to the quality and amount of his work, founded by Saint Simon (1760-1825).

The state or character of a saint. [R.] Tennyson.

Consecrated; sacred; holy; pious. "A most sainted king." Shak. Amongst the enthroned gods on sainted seats. Milton.

A female saint. [R.] Bp. Fisher.

The state of being a saint; the condition of a saint. Walpole.

Somewhat saintlike; -- used ironically.

The character or quality of saints; also, hypocritical pretense of holiness. Wood.

Resembling a saint; suiting a saint; becoming a saint; saintly. Glossed over only with a saintlike show. Dryden.

Quality of being saintly.

Like a saint; becoming a holy person. So dear to Heaven is saintly chastity. Milton.

One who writes the lives of saints. [R.]

The character or qualities of a saint.

3d pers. sing. pres. of Say. [Archaic]

The pollock, or coalfish; -- called also sillock. [Scot.]

One of an important religious sect in India which regards Siva with peculiar veneration.

The worship of Siva.