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Grammar : Noun
Spell : hal-ohd; in liturgical use often hal-oh-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæl oʊd; in liturgical use often ˈhæl oʊ ɪd



Definition of hallowedness

Origin :
  • Old English halgian "to make holy, to honor as holy, consecrate, ordain," related to halig "holy," from Proto-Germanic *hailaga- (cf. Old Saxon helagon, Middle Dutch heligen, Old Norse helga), from PIE root *kailo- "whole, uninjured, of good omen" (see health). Used in Christian translations to render Latin sanctificare. Also used since Old English as a noun meaning "holy person, saint." Related: Hallowed; hallowing.
  • As in sanctity : noun holiness
  • As in inviolability : noun sanctity
Example sentences :
  • I know there is a sacredness, a hallowedness about prayer that never or rarely enters into business matters.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks with World Winners » by S. D. Gordon

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