v. t. [ L. sanctificatus, p. p. of sanctificare. ] To sanctify. [ Obs. ] Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. sanctificatio: cf. F. sanctification. ]
God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth. 2 Thess. ii. 13. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Made holy; also, made to have the air of sanctity; sanctimonious. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who sanctifies, or makes holy; specifically, the Holy Spirit. [ 1913 Webster ]