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.
SAINTISH
Saint"ish, a.
Defn: Somewhat saintlike; — used ironically.
SAINTISM
Saint"ism, n.
Defn: The character or quality of saints; also, hypocritical pretense of holiness. Wood.
SAINTLIKE
Saint"like`, a.
Defn: Resembling a saint; suiting a saint; becoming a saint; saintly.
Glossed over only with a saintlike show. Dryden.
SAINTLINESS
Saint"li*ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being saintly.
SAINTLY
Saint"ly, a. [Compar. Saintlier; superl. Saintliest.]