tsainthood

[Eng. saint; -hood.] The state, character, rank, or position of a saint; saint; saintship. "Sainthood, as hitherto understood, implies a faith rejoicing in the consciousne of God." T. David son: Phil. Syst. of A. Rosmini, p. xliii. *saint'-ing, s. [Eng.saint, v.; -ing.] Canonization. Drayton: Polyolbion , s. 24. "Meriting as well his sainting as his seat." saint'-Ish, a . [English saint ; -ish.] Somewhat saintly. (Used ironically.)