sainthood Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun saints collectively
  2. noun the status and dignity of a saint

WordNet

Saint"hood noun
Definitions
  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 ndanger the reign of the military sainthood. Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1913