SAINTHOOD

sainthood

(noun) the status and dignity of a saint

sainthood

(noun) saints collectively

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sainthood (countable and uncountable, plural sainthoods)

the state of being a saint

saints collectively

Synonyms

• hallowdom

Source: Wiktionary


Saint"hood, n.

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

2. The order, or united body, of saints; saints, considered collectively. It was supposed he felt no call to anu expedition that might sainthood. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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