spanish phrase which refers to a woman who never married and is of an advanced age, an old maid. It literally means "one who dresses saints." In the past when a woman was unmarried she often dedicated her time to her local church and its maintenance and so this term became adopted.
"so did Juanita finally get married?"

"No, era maricon, she's just you know, there, a vestir santos..."

"pity.."
by MintyLeila June 20, 2005
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