Topic: CHRISTIANITY
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| Date: | 1100-1200 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Late Latin sanctus, from Latin, 'holy', from the past participle of sancire 'to confirm, make holy' |
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saint
[countable]
[countable]1RRC written abbreviation St or St. someone who is given the title 'saint' by the Christian church after they have died, because they have been very good or holy : 
Saint Patrickthe saints in heaven
Saint Patrickthe saints in heaven2 informal someone who is extremely good, kind, or patient : His wife must have been a saint to put up with him for all those years.
His wife must have been a saint to put up with him for all those years.3 a very large amount of patience : You need the patience of a saint for this job.
the patience of a saint
You need the patience of a saint for this job.
